boudin

noun

bou·​din bü-ˈdan How to pronounce boudin (audio)
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plural boudins bü-ˈdanz How to pronounce boudin (audio)
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: a spicy Cajun sausage containing rice and meat (such as pork) or seafood

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The boudin sits on a square of brioche, its amorphous form covered by a delicately fried egg dripping yolk. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2022 Egg rolls are stuffed with local boudin and lacquered with satsuma pepper glaze. Beth D'addono, NOLA.com, 11 Jan. 2021 The brisket boudin from Gonzo’s adds another dimension. Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 17 Nov. 2020 The boudin without rice though (see above) is a low-carb option, and there are plenty of sausage varieties beyond pork. Ian McNulty | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 9 Nov. 2020 See all Example Sentences for boudin 

Word History

Etymology

Louisiana French & French, sausage

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of boudin was in 1829

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“Boudin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boudin. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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