Cullen Skink

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌlən skɪŋk/

Definitions of cullen skink

noun a type of Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions

Example Sentences

A1 Cullen skink is a traditional Scottish soup.

A2 I tried cullen skink for the first time on my trip to Scotland.

B1 The main ingredients in cullen skink are smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions.

B2 Cullen skink is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day.

C1 Many restaurants in Scotland serve their own version of cullen skink, each with their own unique twist.

C2 I attended a cooking class where I learned how to make the perfect cullen skink from scratch.

Examples of cullen skink in a Sentence

formal Cullen skink is a traditional Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions.

informal I tried making cullen skink for the first time last night, and it turned out pretty tasty!

slang I could really go for a bowl of cullen skink right now, it's so comforting on a cold day.

figurative The cullen skink of memories warmed her heart as she thought back on her childhood in Scotland.

Grammatical Forms of cullen skink

• past tense: made
• plural: cullen skinks
• comparative: more cullen skink
• superlative: most cullen skink
• present tense: makes
• future tense: will make
• perfect tense: has made
• continuous tense: is making
• singular: cullen skink
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to make cullen skink
• gerund: making cullen skink
• participle: made cullen skink

Origin and Evolution of cullen skink

First Known Use: 1892 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic and Scots

Story behind the word: The term 'cullen skink' originated in the town of Cullen, a fishing village in Scotland.

Evolution of the word: Originally a simple dish made of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, cullen skink has evolved to include variations with different ingredients such as leeks, cream, and parsley.