Meaning of gruel in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɡru(ə)l/

   US accent

   How to pronounce gruel in American English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

   UK accent

   How to pronounce gruel in British English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

1. Noun

   gruel

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French, of Germanic origin

   Definitions

   1. a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)