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latkes

latkes is the plural of latke.

Meaning of latke

Noun

latke (plural latkes)

  1. A pancake fried in oil, usually made from potatoes and sometimes also onions, traditionally served on Hanukkah.
    • Her favorite Chanukah memories were of eating latkes and sour cream while her mother gossiped with the aunts and cousins.

Questions about latkes

What is latkes the plural of?
Latkes is the plural of latke.

Words near latkes in the dictionary

  1. lative case
  2. latively
  3. latka
  4. latkas
  5. latke
  6. latkes
  7. latlon
  8. latlons
  9. lato senso
  10. lato sensu
  11. laton

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