Plum Pudding
The Plum Pudding Riots led to the second round of the Civil War.
Key words
- Douse: to throw water or another liquid on someone or something
To get rid of weeds, I douse them with plain white vinegar.
- Frown on: to disapprove of something or someone
You can wear jeans, but I think the restaurant frowns on shorts and sneakers.
- Idolatry: the act of praying to a picture or object as part of a religion
He was accused of idolatry for praying at the tomb.
- Coincide: to happen at or near the same time
I timed my vacation to coincide with the children's.
- Brawl: a physical fight involving a group of people, especially in a public place
They had a brawl in the street after the pub closed.
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Plum Pudding
Plum pudding is a sweet pudding traditionally served as part of the Christmas meal in Britain. It originated in medieval England, with early recipes using dried fruit, suet, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spices, along with fortified wine. The word 'plum' was then used for what we now call a 'raisin', so the pudding does not actually contain plums. When it was ready to be served, it was decorated with holly, doused in brandy and set on fire.