Word of the Day 01/18/24 Olykoek
Olykoek (noun)
olykoek [ ol-i-kook ]
noun Hudson Valley: Older Use.
1. doughnut.
ORIGIN: 1800-10, Americanism; < New York Dutch; compare Dutch oliekoek oilseed cake, equivalent to olieoil + koek cake (see cookie)
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olykoek [ ol-i-kook ]
noun Hudson Valley: Older Use.
1. doughnut.
ORIGIN: 1800-10, Americanism; < New York Dutch; compare Dutch oliekoek oilseed cake, equivalent to olieoil + koek cake (see cookie)
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.