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porridge

noun por·ridge \ˈpȯr-ij, ˈpär-\

Definition of PORRIDGE

:  a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
— por·ridgy \-i-jē\ adjective
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Origin of PORRIDGE

alteration of pottage
First Known Use: circa 1643

Rhymes with PORRIDGE

barrage, forage
PORRIDGE Defined for Kids

porridge

noun por·ridge \ˈpȯr-ij\

Definition of PORRIDGE for Kids

:  a soft food from meal or a vegetable that is boiled until thick

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. porridge
  2. pease porridge
  3. peas porridge
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