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frumenty

frumenty

1 9.9
A sweet spiced porridge made from wheat with its outer skin removed
  • noun
  • /ˈfrumənti/
  • Archaic
: frumenty
  • He read about frumenty in a historical novel set in the Middle Ages.

Examples

  • Many traditional English recipes mention frumenty as a staple during festive celebrations.

  • During the medieval feast, the cook served bowls of frumenty to the guests.

  • I enjoyed a bowl of frumenty for breakfast.

  • During the feast, they served frumenties with honey.

  • At the feast, the guests were served frumenty, a sweet spiced porridge that was popular in medieval England.

  • The historical cookbook included a recipe for frumenty, showcasing how it was traditionally prepared with honey and spices.

  • During the banquet, the chef proudly presented his version of frumenty, reminding everyone of the flavors of the past.

Synonyms

porridge
vsfrumenty
26 1.0

Soft warm food made by boiling oats in milk or water until thick

is a specific sweet spiced version made from hulled wheat in medieval England

Surface Forms

frumenty singular
frumenties plural

Etymology

The word frumenty comes from the Latin frumentum, which means 'grain' or 'wheat'. So frumenty is a porridge made from grain, which explains why it was a common sweet, spiced wheat dish in medieval England.