figgy pudding

English

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?]. Possibly from Middle French figé; later reinterpreted as figgy (“containing figs”). For more, see Figgy pudding#Etymology on Wikipedia.

Noun

figgy pudding (countable and uncountable, plural figgy puddings)

  1. Any of a variety of sweet and/or savory dishes traditionally served at Christmas, containing fruit (but not necessarily figs).
    • a. 1930, unknown author, We Wish You a Merry Christmas:
      We all want some figgy pudding
    • 2017, Jill O'Connor, Cake, I Love You: Decadent, Delectable, and Do-able Recipes:
      This rich, sticky fig cake is my homage to figgy pudding (which actually contains no figs), complete with an icing inspired by a classic hard sauce to slather on top.
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