ponhaws

noun

pon·​haws
variants or ponhoss or less commonly ponhass or ponhaus or ponhos
ˈpänˌhȯs,
ˈpən-,
-ȯz
plural -es
Midland

Word History

Etymology

Pennsylvania German pannhas, from German dialect, dish of leftovers, literally, pan hare, from German dialect panne pan + has hare, from Old High German haso; akin to Old High German pfanna pan

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“Ponhaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ponhaws. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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