Meaning of chowder in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtʃaʊdər/

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  1. Noun

    chowder

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: perhaps from French chaudière‘stew pot’, related to Old Northern French caudron (see cauldron)

    Definitions

    1. a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes

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