figgy pudding en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English [Term?]. Possibly from Middle French figé; later reinterpreted as figgy (“containing figs”). For more, see Figgy pudding#Etymology on Wikipedia.
Meanings
-
(countable, uncountable) Any of a variety of sweet and/or savory dishes traditionally served at Christmas, containing fruit (but not necessarily figs).
This rich, sticky fig cake is my homage to figgy pudding (which actually contains no figs), complete with an icing inspired by a classic hard sauce to slather on top.
2017, Jill O'Connor, Cake, I Love You: Decadent, Delectable, and Do-able Recipes:We all want some figgy pudding
a. 1930, unknown author, We Wish You a Merry Christmas:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| figgy puddings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
plum pudding · fruitcake · Christmas pudding · spotted dick