What is another word for SAMP?

Pronunciation: [sˈamp] (IPA)

Samp is a type of dish made from coarsely ground cornmeal that is often a staple in Caribbean and Southern cuisine. While "samp" is the most common term used for this food, there are a few synonyms that can be used interchangeably. One such synonym is "hominy," which refers to the dried kernels of corn that have been treated with an alkali solution to remove the hull and germ. "Posole" is another term that is sometimes used to describe corn that has been treated this way. Other possible synonyms for samp include grits, polenta, and hasty pudding, although these terms may refer to slightly different preparations or cooking methods.

What are the hypernyms for Samp?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Samp

We pounded corn in a mortar and made SAMP, and we hulled some corn and made hominy, and ate it, and did capitally well."
"Winter Fun"
William O. Stoddard
"I think I could live a while on such starvation as that," remarked Susie, "especially if I had maple-sugar to melt down, and pour on the SAMP."
"Winter Fun"
William O. Stoddard
SAMP, bruised corn cooked by boiling.
"McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader"
William Holmes McGuffey

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