Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parritch

noun
ˈpærɪtʃ
Definition
A traditional Scottish dish made from oats, usually served hot and often sweetened or salted.
Examples
  • He enjoyed his parritch with a drizzle of honey on top.
  • On cold mornings, a bowl of warm parritch is just what I need.
Meaning
Parritch is essentially a warm porridge made from oats and water or milk, popular in Scottish cuisine.
Synonyms
  • porridge
  • oatmeal
  • gruel