Definitions
any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed
Word origin
From circa 1305, Middle English podynge (“kind of sausage; meat-filled animal stomach”), puddynge, from Old French boudin (“blood sausage, black pudding”), from Latin botellus (“sausage, small intestine”). Doublet of boudin.
Used in a sentence
“The dishes in this chapter represent a range of multiethnic savory custards and steamed puddings, including a few surprises like a chèvre popover pudding and a bread pudding with lettuce and cheese.”
“Steamed puddings, a favourite for winter, are both easy to make and delicious. Served with one of the sweet sauces (recipes 497 to 506) they make a filling and satisfying end to a meal.”
“We have apple pie for pudding today.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Sweet dessert”7 letters
02“Soft dessert”7 letters
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