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Definition or meaning of the English word Pudding
A species of food of a soft or moderately hard consistence; variously made; but often a compound of flour or meal; with milk and eggs; etc. (n.). Any food or victuals. (n.). An intestine; especially; an intestine stuffed with meat; etc.; a sausage. (n.). Anything resembling; or of the softness and consistency of; pudding. (n.).
Pudding Related Proverbs
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. - The meaning of this proverb is Actual use is the best test. This saying appears in Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes.
Pudding Related Rhymes
Pease pudding hot, pease pudding cold,
Pease pudding in the pot - nine days old.
Some like it hot, some like it cold,
Some like it in the pot - nine days old.. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is What is pease pudding?
Pease pudding hot - the origins of the lyrics based on a traditional British dish
The pease pudding referred to in the lyrics of this nursery rhyme is a dish which is still enjoyed in Britain today. It is a smooth, thick sauce, (referred to as a pudding in the rhyme for the sake of alliteration) which has a dark yellow colour and is made from dried peas. Pease pudding is traditionally served hot with boiled bacon or a form of sausage called a saveloy.
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