noun

dumpling

dumpling

I love eating soup with dumplings.

I love eating soup with dumplings.

Chinese dumplings are very popular.

Chinese dumplings are very popular.

a ((dumpling))/((dumplings)). I ordered a plate of dumplings.

Synonyms: gyoza, pierogi, wonton, ravioli (types of dumpling)

Possibly from German 'dumpf' meaning 'damp', with the diminutive suffix '-ling'.

Imagine a small, plump '-ling' (little thing) that you 'dump' into hot soup.

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