Sowens

Quick meaning: Sowens is a noun meaning (Scotland) A food item made using the starch remaining on the inner husks of oats after milling.

Meaning

(Scotland) A food item made using the starch remaining on the inner husks of oats after milling.

Example Sentences

It was sowens she had in her hand for our supper, when a little old woman walked in and begged a lippie of meal of her.

Word Forms

• sowans
• sowen
• sowins

Synonyms for sowens

Depending on context, synonyms include flummery.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sowans, sowins, flummery, porridge, drammach, brose.

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