PORRIDGE

Porridge

Porridge, is a dish made by boiling ground, crushed, or chopped cereal in water, milk, or both, with optional flavourings, usually served hot in a bowl or dish. It may be sweetened with sugar, or served as a savoury dish. The term is usually used for oat porridge ; there are similar dishes made with other grains or legumes, but they often have other unique names, such as polenta or grits.

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porridge

Noun

  1. A type of thick soup or stew, especially thickened with barley.
  2. A dish made of grain or legumes, milk and/or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.
    Eat your porridge while it's hot!
  3. A prison sentence.
    Just do your porridge and keep your head down.


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