dumpling

Meanings

• noun

  A type of food consisting of a wrapped or filled parcel of dough, typically savory and often steamed or boiled.

  - "She cooked dumplings for dinner."
  - "I love eating dumplings with soy sauce."
  - "The dumplings were delicious and filling."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dumpling
rumpling , jumping , umpiring , stumping

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Variants

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dumpling , dumplings

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Etymology

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The word 'dumpling' originated from the Old English word 'dumpe' which means 'dumplings' or 'dough'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most dumplings eaten in one sitting is held by Chen Jianfeng, who consumed 2,500 dumplings in just 30 minutes.

2. Dumplings were originally made by wrapping meat in leaves and cooking them over an open fire.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that eating dumplings on New Year's Day brings good fortune and prosperity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gyoza: Japanese pan-fried dumplings

2. Momos: Nepalese and Tibetan steamed dumplings

3. Pierogi: Polish dumplings filled with potatoes, sauerkraut, or other fillings

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Culture

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Dumplings are a popular food in many cultures around the world, including Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and European. They are often served as a side dish or a main course, and can be filled with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or cheese.

How to Memorize "dumpling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, doughy ball filled with savory or sweet ingredients.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dumpling' with comfort food or a favorite meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym DUMPLING: Dough, Underfill, Make a Pleat, Lift and seal, Invert, and Nuke (cook in a microwave).

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