chowdered; chowdering; chowders
Definition of chowder
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to make chowder of
chowder
nounDefinition of chowder (Entry 2 of 2)
: a soup or stew of seafood (such as clams or fish) usually made with milk or tomatoes, salt pork, onions, and other vegetables (such as potatoes)
also
: a soup resembling chowder
corn chowder
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The first known use of chowder was in 1732
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