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water souchy en · NOUN

Etymology

From Dutch waterzootje (for more, see zootje).

Meanings

1. (countable, dated, uncountable) A dish consisting of small fish stewed and served in a small amount of water.
   • Water Souchy. Eels, whitings, soles, flounders, and mackerel are generally used. Stew it in clear fish stock, until done, eight minutes will be enough; add cayenne, catsup, an anchovy, and any other flavouring ingredient; let it boil up, skim, and serve hot altogether in a tureen. 1851, Anne Cobbett, The English Housekeeper, Chapter 13:

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