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Yorkshire pudding

noun

Definition of Yorkshire pudding

: a puffy bread dish made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk that is baked in meat drippings

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1747

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Yorkshire pudding

noun

Definition of Yorkshire pudding for English Language Learners

  • : a baked British food that is made from eggs, flour, and milk and that is traditionally served with meat

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