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duff

/dʌf/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of cake or bread, typically made from potatoes and traditionally cooked in ashes.

    - "The Scotsman brought a duff to the party."
    - "My grandmother used to make the best duff for Thanksgiving."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

bum
Rhymes
Words rhyming with duff
tuff , rough , enough
Variants
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duff , duffs , Duff-Gordon , Lady Lucie Duff-Gordon , Lady Lucie Gordon , Lucie Duff-Gordon , Lucie Gordon
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'duff' is believed to come from the Scottish Gaelic word 'dubh', meaning 'black'.

Trivia
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  1. Duff was a popular dish among Scottish and Irish immigrants in North America in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

  2. Some recipes for duff call for the use of mutton fat instead of butter.

  3. Duff was traditionally cooked in a pot buried in ashes, which helped to keep the temperature steady and ensure even cooking.

Related Concepts
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  1. potato cake: A type of cake made from potatoes, similar to duff.

Culture
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In Scottish and Irish cuisine, duff is a traditional potato-based cake or bread that is typically cooked in ashes. It is often served with stews or other hearty dishes.

How to Memorize "duff"

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    - Visualize a round, dense cake or bread made from potatoes, cooked in ashes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'duff' with Scottish or Irish cuisine and potatoes.

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    - Remember that 'duff' is a type of potato cake cooked in ashes.

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