Cawl

/kaʊl/ noun

Definition

A traditional Welsh broth or soup made with vegetables, meat, and broth, particularly mutton.

Etymology

From Welsh 'cawl' or related Celtic languages, referring to the national Welsh stew; represents direct borrowing from Welsh into English dialect vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Cawl is to Welsh culture what ramen is to Japan—it's comfort food with centuries of tradition, often shared at community gatherings and capable of lasting several days as meat stock is continuously refreshed!

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