Clotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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clotted

 

[ หˆklษ’tษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food texture

Clotted refers to a state in which a liquid, often a dairy product, thickens and forms clumps or lumps. This process usually occurs when the proteins in the liquid coagulate, leading to a semi-solid state. Clotted cream, for example, is cream that has been heated and then cooled, resulting in a thick texture that's used in various desserts. It is often associated with traditional British cuisine, particularly in the making of scones and served with jam. The term can also describe blood that has thickened, indicating a potential health issue.

Synonyms

coagulated, lumpy, thickened

Examples of usage

  • Clotted cream is delicious with scones.
  • After the accident, his blood had clotted.
  • The recipe requires clotted milk for the cake.
  • We enjoyed clotted cream at afternoon tea.

Translations

Translations of the word "clotted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coalhada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเค•เฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geronnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggumpal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณัƒั‰ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sklepowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡ๅ›บใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coagulado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pฤฑhtฤฑlaลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‘๊ณ ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุฌูŽู…ู‘ูุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sraลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡็ป“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ storknaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ะฟ า›ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaymaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coagulado

Etymology

The word 'clotted' originates from Middle English 'clotten', which is a variation linked to the Old English 'clลt', meaning 'lump' or 'clump'. The term has been used in English culinary contexts since medieval times, particularly in relation to dairy products. The process of clotting typically involves the coagulation of proteins due to heat or the addition of an acid, leading to the rich, thick texture that characterizes clotted cream. As food preparation and dairy processing evolved, the term became widely recognized in British cuisine, often associated with traditional tea time practices and the enjoyment of clotted cream spread on baked goods. Throughout history, clotted cream has maintained its status as a luxurious and sought-after ingredient, celebrated for its unique flavor and texture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,193, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.