black pudding

noun

chiefly British

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The butcher gives him a couple of slices of black pudding—nothing fancy, a breakfast staple in Ireland—and O’Brien has a fake gastronomic fit. James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024 The chat stays with me for a night of deep baby-sleep in my cosy tent, lit by a candelabra of tea lights; and over a full Scottish breakfast (English plus haggis and black pudding) after my swim the next day. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of black pudding was in the 15th century

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“Black pudding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pudding. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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