πέλανος

Etymology
The original meaning and etymology are uncertain. If the original meaning was "flat cake", it could be derived from. However, Furnée compares and concludes that it is a  word.

Noun

 * 1) any thick liquid substance, of various consistency
 * 2) mixture offered to the gods and the dead, of meal, honey and oil
 * 3) meal made from barley and wheat, of which this mixture was made
 * 4) round cake offered to the gods
 * 5) measure of weight