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Indian pudding

American  

noun

  1. a sweet baked pudding made of cornmeal, molasses, milk, and various spices.


Etymology

Origin of Indian pudding

An Americanism dating back to 1715–25

Example Sentences

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On some American tables, Indian pudding, sweet potato pudding, or corn pudding make an annual appearance.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2017

Have you ever had Indian pudding within 2,500 miles of this ZIP Code?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2017

And if you love pumpkin pie but don’t want to bother with the crust, you’ll get some of the same wonderful flavors in this week’s Indian pudding and pumpkin gelato.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2010

Indian pudding, fish chowder and corned beef hash.

From Time Magazine Archive

I poured coffee and tea, served oyster loaf and Indian pudding, carried the dirty dishes back to Eliza, and tried to keep the floor swept clean.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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