Cholents

/ˈtʃoʊlənts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of cholent; multiple servings or varieties of the traditional Jewish slow-cooked stew.

Etymology

Direct plural of 'cholent' by adding the English plural suffix '-s' to the Yiddish-origin word already adopted into English.

Kelly Says

When families gather for Shabbat, you might find different cholents bubbling away—some with kidneys, some vegetarian, each reflecting regional Jewish traditions from Eastern Europe to the Middle East.

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