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Stirring Spoon

/ˈstɜːr.ɪŋ spuːn/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A long-handled spoon used for stirring liquids or mixtures in cooking.

    "She used a stirring spoon to mix the soup thoroughly."
  2. 2

    A utensil typically made of wood or metal, designed to blend ingredients in a pot or bowl.

    "The chef grabbed a stirring spoon to incorporate the spices into the sauce."

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The term 'stirring spoon' combines 'stirring', derived from the Old English 'styrrian', meaning to move or agitate, and 'spoon', which comes from the Old English 'spōn', referring to a utensil for eating or serving. The phrase has evolved to specifically denote a spoon designed for mixing ingredients in cooking.

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