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plum pudding

American  

noun

  1. a rich steamed or boiled pudding containing raisins, currants, citron, spices, etc.

plum pudding British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a dark brown rich boiled or steamed pudding made with flour, suet, sugar, and dried fruit

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Etymology

Origin of plum pudding

First recorded in 1640–50

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