stodge

Pronunciation: /stɒd͡ʒ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun heavy and filling (and usually starchy) food

Etymology

Late 17th century, of "symbolic" origin, suggested by stuff and podge. Compare stog.

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nutriment

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