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stuffing

noun stuff·ing \ˈstə-fiŋ\

: soft material that is used to fill a pillow, cushion, etc.

: a seasoned mixture of food that is put inside another food and cooked

Full Definition of STUFFING

: material used to stuff; especially : a seasoned mixture used to stuff food (as meat, vegetables, or eggs)

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15th century

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noun stuff·ing \ˈstə-fiŋ\

: a mixture (as of bread crumbs and seasonings) used to stuff a food (as meat or a vegetable)

: material used in filling up something <The stuffing is coming out of our couch.>

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