hotchpot

Meanings

• noun

  A dish made by boiling together various leftover foods, often including meat, vegetables, and bread.

  - "My grandmother used to make a delicious hotchpotch with the remaining roast beef and vegetables."
  - "I was surprised to find hotchpotch on the menu at the fancy restaurant."

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Synonyms

farrago , melange , mishmash , collation , collation , farrago , hodgepodge , melange , mingle-mangle , mishmash , oddments , odds and ends , omnium-gatherum , ragbag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hotchpot
hiccup , picnic , stupor

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Variants

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hotchpot , hotchpots

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'hotchpotch' is believed to come from the Old French word 'potag' meaning 'stew' or 'potage' meaning 'cooked food'. It may also be related to the Dutch word 'hutspot' or the German word 'Hackfleischpott' which both mean 'minced meat stew'.

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Trivia

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1. Hotchpotch was a popular dish in medieval Europe, particularly in France and the Netherlands.

2. Hotchpotch was often served with a side of mashed potatoes or bread to help soak up the flavorful broth.

3. Hotchpotch can also be made with vegetarian or vegan ingredients, making it a versatile and delicious option for all dietary preferences.

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Related Concepts

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1. stew: Hotchpotch is a type of stew that is made by boiling together various leftover foods.

2. mincemeat: Hotchpotch may include mincemeat, which is a mixture of chopped fruits, nuts, and spices.

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Culture

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Hotchpotch is a traditional dish that has been popular in Europe for centuries. It was often served as a way to use up leftovers and was particularly common during times of scarcity. Hotchpotch has also been mentioned in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1' where it is referred to as 'an old dish out of the common way'.

How to Memorize "hotchpot"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large pot filled with a hearty stew of various meats, vegetables, and bread.
   - Imagine the flavors and textures of the different ingredients coming together in the pot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hotchpotch' with the image of a hearty stew made from leftovers.
   - Think of the word as a reminder to use up leftovers and create a delicious meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym HOTCHPOTCH to help you remember the definition: Hearty, Old, Traditional, Cooked, Heartwarming, Pot, Together, Chopped.

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