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porridges

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun porridge has 1 sense
  1. porridge - soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
    --1 is a kind of
    dish
    --1 has substances: oatmeal, rolled oats
    --1 has particulars: hasty pudding; gruel; oatmeal, burgoo

Definitions from the Web

Porridges

Definition:

Porridges are a type of dish made by boiling crushed grains, oats, or legumes in milk or water, which results in a thick, soft, and often creamy texture. They are typically consumed as a breakfast food.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A dish made by cooking ground grains or legumes in milk or water.

Example sentence: I enjoy eating porridge with a dollop of honey on top for breakfast.

Sense 2:

Noun: A type of soft food for infants or the elderly, often made by boiling and mashing grains or legumes.

Example sentence: The nurse fed the baby a spoonful of warm porridge as part of his meal.

Sense 3:

Noun: A thick and viscous substance or mixture resembling porridge in consistency.

Example sentence: The heavy rainfall turned the streets into porridge, making it difficult to drive.

Sense 4:

Verb: To make a dish resembling porridge by boiling and stirring grains or legumes in milk or water.

Example sentence: She patiently porridges the oats until they reach the perfect consistency.

Sense 5:

Verb: To mix or blend different substances thoroughly, resulting in a thick and homogenous mixture.

Example sentence: The chef porridges the spices and herbs into a flavorful sauce for the dish.

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