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gruel vs. porridge

[groo-uhl] / ˈgru əl /

noun

  1. a light, usually thin, cooked cereal made by boiling meal, especially oatmeal, in water or milk.

[pawr-ij, por-] / ˈpɔr ɪdʒ, ˈpɒr- /

noun

  1. a food made of oatmeal, or some other meal or cereal, boiled to a thick consistency in water or milk.