• Dumpling

    Pronunciation

    Origin

    perhaps an alteration of lump, possibly associated with -ling by popular etymology

    Full definition of dumpling

    Noun

    dumpling

    (plural dumplings)
    1. A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough.
    2. A term of endearment.My little dumpling.

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