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olla podrida noun In 1599, lexicographer John Minsheu wanted to know "from whence or why they call it olla podrida." Good question. No one is sure why the Spanish used a term that means "rotten pot" to name a tasty stew, but there has been plenty of speculation on the subject. One theory holds that the name developed because the long, slow cooking process required to make the stew was compared to the process of rotting, but there's no definitive evidence to support that idea. It is more certain that both French and English speakers borrowed "olla podrida" and later adapted the term for other mixtures whose content was as varied as the stew. The French also translated "olla podrida" as "pot pourri," an expression English speakers adapted to "potpourri." 1 : a rich seasoned stew of slowly simmered meat and vegetables that is a traditional Spanish and Latin-American dish2 : hodgepodge

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June 6, 2010 ah-luh-puh-DREE-duh Ask around for ideas on how to stop hiccups and you’ll get an olla podrida of bizarre remedies.

Word	olla podrida
Date	June 6, 2010
Type	noun
Syllables	ah-luh-puh-DREE-duh
Etymology	In 1599, lexicographer John Minsheu wanted to know "from whence or why they call it olla podrida." Good question. No one is sure why the Spanish used a term that means "rotten pot" to name a tasty stew, but there has been plenty of speculation on the subject. One theory holds that the name developed because the long, slow cooking process required to make the stew was compared to the process of rotting, but there's no definitive evidence to support that idea. It is more certain that both French and English speakers borrowed "olla podrida" and later adapted the term for other mixtures whose content was as varied as the stew. The French also translated "olla podrida" as "pot pourri," an expression English speakers adapted to "potpourri."
Examples	Ask around for ideas on how to stop hiccups and you’ll get an olla podrida of bizarre remedies.
Definition	1 : a rich seasoned stew of slowly simmered meat and vegetables that is a traditional Spanish and Latin-American dish 2 : hodgepodge

Olla Podrida Spanish Term Process Stew French English