porridge

Meanings

• noun

  A thick, creamy food made by boiling rice, oats, or other grains in liquid, typically milk or water, until the grains are swollen and the liquid is absorbed.

  - "I like to eat porridge for breakfast."
  - "The baby was given porridge to help him gain weight."
  - "Porridge is a popular dish in many cultures."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with porridge
promise , anemone , monotone

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Variants

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porridge , porridges , porridgy

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Etymology

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The word 'porridge' comes from the Old English word 'poreod', which means 'pottage' or 'porridge'.

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Trivia

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1. Porridge was a common food for sailors and soldiers due to its long shelf life and high nutritional value.

2. In some parts of the world, porridge is still made using traditional methods, such as cooking it over an open fire.

3. Porridge can be made from a variety of grains, including rice, barley, and quinoa.

4. In some cultures, porridge is considered to be a symbol of good health and longevity.

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Related Concepts

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1. oatmeal: A coarse, groat-like form of oats, which is boiled to make porridge.

2. gruel: A thin, watery porridge, often made from rice or other grains.

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Culture

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Porridge has been a staple food in many cultures for centuries. In Scotland, it is known as 'porridge oats' or 'Scottish porridge', and is often served with a drizzle of golden syrup or a knob of butter. In England, it is commonly called 'oatmeal' and is often served with sugar and milk. Porridge has also been featured in literature, such as in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island', where Long John Silver offers Jim Hawkins a bowl of porridge as a ruse.

How to Memorize "porridge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pot on the stove, with grains being slowly cooked in milk or water until they become thick and creamy. Imagine the texture and consistency of the finished porridge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'porridge' with the idea of a warm, comforting breakfast. Think about the different ways it can be flavored and served.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Porridge is a popular, oat-based dish' to remember the meaning of the word.

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