slumgullion
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈslʌmˌɡʌljən/
- Archaic
:
guiso
- The recipe for slumgullion calls for leftover meat and plenty of vegetables.
Examples
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The slumgullion simmered on the stove for hours.
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I made a delicious slumgullion for dinner last night.
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After a long day, he served up some slumgullion for dinner.
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The pioneers made a pot of slumgullion with whatever scraps they could find.
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During the Great Depression, many families made slumgullion using leftover vegetables and cheap cuts of meat.
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For dinner, we had a warm bowl of slumgullion, packed with potatoes, carrots, and ground beef.
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The campfire was surrounded by friends sharing stories while enjoying a hearty bowl of slumgullion.
Synonyms
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1.0
A dish of meat or fish and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid
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7.9
A rich stew of meat and vegetables cooked slowly to blend flavors
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9.9
A thick soup or stew made from vegetables and sometimes meat, often eaten in the past
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8.4
A thick dish people make from whatever meat and vegetables they have
A hot dish of meat and vegetables from Liverpool, England
A thick soup with meat and vegetables
A stew made from horse and rabbit meat
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Etymology
Slumgullion is a colorful blend of slum ('a poor, dirty place') and a word like gullion that suggests a messy stew, so you can picture a rough pot cooked from scraps. That's why slumgullion means a 'thin, often unappetizing stew' made from leftovers.