cock-a-leekie
Definition
Noun: A traditional Scottish soup made primarily from chicken and leeks.
Usage
The word "cock-a-leekie" is used as a singular, uncountable noun to refer to the soup itself. It is a proper noun for a specific dish. * For dinner, they served a hearty cock-a-leekie. * Cock-a-leekie is often associated with Scottish celebrations like Burns Night.
Examples
- The recipe for cock-a-leekie sometimes includes prunes.
- She learned to make authentic cock-a-leekie from her grandmother.
- On a cold day, a bowl of cock-a-leekie is very comforting.
Advanced Usage
- As a Modifier: The term can be used attributively before another noun.
- We followed a traditional cock-a-leekie recipe.
Variants and Related Words
- Cockie-leekie: An alternative, less common spelling for the same dish.
Synonyms
- Chicken and leek soup (This is a descriptive synonym, but "cock-a-leekie" specifies the traditional Scottish version).
Noun
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soup made from chicken boiled with leeks
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