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sow•ens
(sō′ənz, so̅o̅′-),USA pronunciation n. (used with a sing. v.) [Scot., Irish Eng.]
- British Terms, Scottish Termsporridge made from oat bran or husks that have been soaked in water, slightly fermented, and then boiled.
- Scots Gaelic sùghan, derivative of sùgh sap
- 1575–85