🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

조개 수프

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jogae supeu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Clam Chowder/klæm ˈtʃaʊ.dər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"추운 날에는 조개 수프가 좋습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A thick soup made with clams, potatoes, onions, and milk or cream.

    "On a chilly day, nothing warms you up like a bowl of clam chowder."
  2. 2

    A regional dish of New England, often served with crackers.

    "The restaurant is famous for its creamy New England clam chowder."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'clam chowder' originates from the French word 'chaudière', meaning 'cauldron', which refers to the pot used for cooking. The word 'clam' comes from the Old English 'clam', meaning 'a type of shellfish'. The dish evolved in New England in the 18th century, combining local seafood with dairy and vegetables.

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