cocky-leeky
/'kɔki'li:ki/
Definition
Noun: - A traditional Scottish soup, specifically a broth or soup made by boiling a rooster (cock) with leeks.
Usage
- Noun:
- For the Burns Night supper, they served a hearty cocky-leeky.
- The recipe for cocky-leeky is simpler than many modern soups, relying on the flavor of the fowl and leeks.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural or historical reference: The term is primarily used to describe this specific Scottish dish, often in contexts discussing traditional cuisine, historical recipes, or cultural events like Burns Night.
- The menu featured haggis, neeps, tatties, and cocky-leeky.
Variants and Related Words
- Cock-a-leekie: This is the more common and standard modern spelling for the same dish.
- Cock-a-leekie is considered a national soup of Scotland.
Synonyms
- Broth: A general term for a thin soup made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables.
- Soup: A liquid dish, typically made by boiling ingredients in stock or water.
Notes on Meaning
- The word is a compound noun formed from "cock" (a rooster) and "leek" (the vegetable), directly describing its main ingredients. It refers exclusively to this specific culinary preparation.
Noun
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soup made from chicken boiled with leeks
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