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chowder

chow.der \'chau.d-*r\ n [F chaudie're kettle, contents of a kettle, fr. LL 
   caldaria - mo]re at CALDRON 1: a thick soup or stew of seafood (as clams) 
   usu. made with milk, salt por k or bacon, onions, and potatoes or other 
   vegetables 2: a thick soup resembling chowder