oatmeal

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun porridge made of rolled oats
  2. noun meal made from rolled or ground oats

Etymology

From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.

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Synonyms

burgoo

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