- flummeries
- flum·mer·y || 'flʌmərɪ n. any of a number of boiled bland foods (i.e. porridge, custard, pudding); empty compliments, flattery, nonsense
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flummery — /flum euh ree/, n., pl. flummeries. 1. oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick. 2. fruit custard or blancmange usually thickened with cornstarch. 3. any of various dishes made of flour, milk, eggs, sugar, etc. 4. complete nonsense; foolish … Universalium
flummery — [ flʌm(ə)ri] noun (plural flummeries) 1》 empty compliments; nonsense. 2》 a sweet dish made with beaten eggs and sugar. Origin C17: from Welsh llymru; perh. related to llymrig soft, slippery … English new terms dictionary
flummery — /ˈflʌməri/ (say flumuhree) noun (plural flummeries) 1. a fruit flavoured jelly mixture, sometimes thickened with flour, beaten until fluffy and allowed to set. 2. a soft jelly made by boiling oatmeal or flour with water, straining and allowing to …
flummery — ► NOUN (pl. flummeries) 1) empty talk or compliments. 2) a sweet dish made with beaten eggs and sugar. ORIGIN Welsh llymru … English terms dictionary
flummery — [flum′ər ē] n. pl. flummeries [Welsh llymru, soured oatmeal < llymus, of a sharp quality] 1. any soft, easily eaten food; esp., a) Historical thick, boiled oatmeal or flour b) a soft custard or blancmange 2. meaningless flattery or silly talk … English World dictionary
