dumpling
[ duhmp-ling ]
/ ˈdʌmp lɪŋ /
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noun
a rounded mass of steamed and seasoned dough, often served in soup or with stewed meat.
a dessert consisting of a wrapping of dough enclosing sliced apples or other fruit, boiled or baked.
a short or stout person.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Origin of dumpling
1590–1600; dump (of uncertain origin) + -ling1
Words nearby dumpling
dumpcart, dumping, dumping-ground, dumping syndrome, dumpish, dumpling, dump on, dump orbit, dumps, dumpsite, dumpster
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British Dictionary definitions for dumpling
dumpling
/ (ˈdʌmplɪŋ) /
noun
a small ball of dough cooked and served with stew
a pudding consisting of a round pastry case filled with fruitapple dumpling
informal a short plump person
Word Origin for dumpling
C16: dump-, perhaps variant of lump 1 + -ling 1
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