boudin

[boo-dan]

noun

French Cooking.

plural

boudins 

1. a blood sausage boudin noir or sometimes a white sausage boudin blanc, made of chicken, pork, or veal.

Boudin

¹

/ budɛ̃ /

noun

1. Eugène (øʒɛn). 1824–98, French painter: one of the first French landscape painters to paint in the open air; a forerunner of impressionism

boudin

²

/ budɛ̃ /

noun

1. a French version of a black pudding

Word History and Origins

Origin of Boudin¹

1795–1805, < Louisiana French, French: sausage; Old French, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of Boudin¹

C20: French

Example Sentences

She took office after the successful recall of her progressive predecessor, Chesa Boudin, and a rightward shift in San Francisco on crime policy.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

A few months later, the district attorney, Chesa Boudin, was recalled in response to his perceived bleeding-heart approach to public safety.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

In 2019, she ran unsuccessfully for district attorney, losing to Boudin.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Among other moves, the party opposed the school board recalls, which 70% of voters supported, and the ouster of Boudin, who was handily turned out of office.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Chesa Boudin and three school board members over voter frustrations during the pandemic.

Read more on Los Angeles Times