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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCaudle
/ˈkɔː.dəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A warm drink made from eggs, wine, and spices, traditionally served to the sick or as a nourishing beverage.
"After her surgery, she was given a soothing caudle to help her recover." - 2
A mixture of warm liquid and other ingredients, often used in a culinary context.
"The chef prepared a caudle of milk and honey to accompany the dessert."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'caudle' originates from Middle English 'caudle', derived from the Old French 'caudle', which in turn comes from the Latin 'calidulus', meaning 'warm'. Historically, it referred to a warm drink, often made with eggs and wine, consumed for nourishment or medicinal purposes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Caudle" is said worldwide
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caudle
Transliteration: kodal
"Elle a préparé un caudle chaud pour son ami malade."
Kräutertrank
Transliteration: kräutertrank
"Nach der Operation bekam sie einen warmen Kräutertrank."
bevanda calda
Transliteration: bevanda kalda
"Le è stata offerta una bevanda calda per aiutarla a riprendersi."
bebida caliente
Transliteration: bebida kaliente
"Se le ofreció una bebida caliente para su recuperación."
bebida quente
Transliteration: bebida kwente
"Ela recebeu uma bebida quente para ajudar na recuperação."
गर्म पेय
Transliteration: garm pey
"उसे ठीक होने के लिए एक गर्म पेय दिया गया।"
温暖饮料
Transliteration: wēnnuǎn yǐnliào
"她被提供了一种温暖饮料以帮助恢复。"
따뜻한 음료
Transliteration: ttatteuthan eumryo
"그녀는 회복을 돕기 위해 따뜻한 음료를 받았습니다."
温かい飲み物
Transliteration: atatakai nomimono
"彼女は回復のために温かい飲み物を提供されました。"
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