samp
Americannoun
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coarsely ground corn.
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a porridge made of it.
noun
Etymology
Origin of samp
First recorded in 1635–45, from Narragansett ( English spelling) nasàump “cornmeal mush” (cognate with Munsee Delaware nsá·pa·n, from unattested Proto-Eastern Algonquian nəhsa·pa·n )
Example Sentences
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Flavours include combinations of indigenously sourced food like pumpkin, popped maize, peanuts, sweet potato, clay, samp - a mushy dish made of dried corn kernels.
From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022
"Now, if you eat something like samp, something ... you grew up eating ... it connects you with your childhood," he said.
From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022
The samp was sometimes served with vegetables whereas our mealies were served straight.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
The Indian and Coloured prisoners received samp, or mealie rice, which consisted of ground mealies in a souplike mixture.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
I sometimes requested samp and beans, which I used to eat as a boy.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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