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brochen

nounfood

oatmeal based hot restorative drink

A hot, porridge-like drink made from oatmeal and sometimes additives (e.g. cream of tartar), traditionally taken as a restorative or remedy for colds and fevers.

Example in use

“A'll hae brochen noo”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BROKH-en/

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Origin & context

scotsolderwarm

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