Meaning of posset | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.
2. A baby's vomit, comprising curdled milk.
3. A pudding-like food composed of cream, sugar, and other flavoring, such as lemon.

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Examples

“I have⟳ drugged their possets.”

“Some people will tell⟳ you that this position may allow⟳ inhalation of posset, but there is no evidence to support⟳ this.”

“Derek saw⟳ that a smear of posset had appeared on the left shoulder of his jacket [...] He smiled softly at Charlotte and said softly, 'I've been puked on.'”

“While a little posseting is nothing to be worried about, a lot of posset is more likely to be 'reflux'.”

“LEMON POSSET / WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS : The classic English dessert lemon posset transforms cream, sugar, and lemon into a lush pudding with clean⟳ citrus flavor. It is the easiest dessert you've never made.[…]”

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