spurtle

Meanings

• A type of Scottish implement used for stirring porridge.

  - "The spurtle was used to mix the oats and water in the making of traditional Scottish porridge."

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Rhymes

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spurple , hurple

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Homophones

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1. Spurtle () : A type of Scottish implement used for stirring porridge.
   

2. Spurtle (English) : A sudden burst or flow, as of water or words.
   

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Variants

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spurtle , spurtles

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{"term"=>"spurtle (noun)", "meaning"=>"A type of Scottish implement used for stirring porridge."}

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'spurtle' is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word 'spyrta', which means 'to spurt' or 'to squirt'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the Scottish implement used for stirring porridge called?", "answer"=>"The Scottish implement used for stirring porridge is called a 'spurtle'."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Porridge:

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Culture

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In Scottish culture, the spurtle is an essential tool used in the traditional preparation of Scottish porridge, also known as 'oatmeal'. The spurtle is used to stir the porridge as it cooks, ensuring that the oats are evenly coated with water and that no lumps remain. The use of the spurtle in the preparation of Scottish porridge is a cherished cultural tradition that has been passed down through generations of Scottish families.

How to Memorize "spurtle"

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   - Imagine a traditional Scottish kitchen, where the aroma of freshly cooked porridge fills the air. In the midst of this, visualize a wooden spoon with a flat, round end, which is known as a 'spurtle'. Visualize the cook using the spurtle to gently stir the porridge as it cooks, ensuring that the oats are evenly coated with water and that no lumps remain.

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