Definition

A type of bread that is fried and commonly made with wheat or corn flour. It is a traditional food among many Native American tribes and is often served during special occasions.

Example

At the festival, we enjoyed delicious frybread topped with honey and powdered sugar.

Conversation

Have you ever tried frybread at the festival?

Yeah, it’s so delicious and crispy!

I love how they serve it with honey or jam on top.

Absolutely! It’s the best treat to enjoy with friends.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frybread is a compound word formed from "fry" (from Old English *frygan*, meaning to cook in hot fat) and "bread" (from Old English *bread*, meaning a baked food made from flour). The word refers to a type of bread that is cooked in hot oil or fat, resulting in a crispy texture.

Memory Tip

Think of cooking something in hot fat ('fry') to create a type of baked food ('bread'). This helps you remember that frybread is a bread cooked in hot oil.

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