cornmeal porridge
nounUK /ˈkɔːnmiːl ˈpɒrɪdʒ/
US /ˈkɔːrnmiːl ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/
A soft, warm food made by cooking cornmeal in water or milk.
Grandma made a big pot of cornmeal porridge for breakfast.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A traditional Caribbean breakfast dish, often cooked with milk, sugar, and spices.
Jamaican cornmeal porridge is sweet and creamy, flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. A simple, filling staple food in many cultures, sometimes eaten with savory toppings.
In parts of Africa, cornmeal porridge is served with vegetables or stew.
4. A soft, thick mixture used as a base for other dishes or as a comfort food.
The cornmeal porridge was thick enough to eat with a spoon.