sowens

/soh-uhnz, soo-/US // ˈsoʊ ənz, ˈsu- //UK // (ˈsəʊənz, ˈsuː-) //

苗圃,苗族,苗族人,苗木

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Scot., Irish English.
- : porridge made from oat bran or husks that have been soaked in water, slightly fermented, and then boiled.

Sowans, sowens; a sort of flummery or gruel usually made and eaten on Hallow Eve.
"Sowens is—or are—good," decided Dr. Watkins, tasting his cake slowly, and pronouncing judgment on it after due deliberation.
Sowens, pottage made of the dust in oatmeal seeds steeped and soured.
Sowens, with butter instead of milk to them, is always the Halloween supper.
Sowens, a dish made by steeping, fermenting, and then boiling the husks or siftings of oats in water.