noun
- Plural of furmenty; a dish made from hulled wheat grains boiled in milk and seasoned with spices, sugar, and sometimes eggs.
Usage: archaic; chiefly British; historical
Examples
- Medieval feasts often featured furmenties as a festive dessert or side dish.
- The recipe for furmenties has been passed down through generations in English cookbooks.
- Furmenties were particularly popular during Christmas celebrations in medieval England.
- The cook prepared several pots of furmenties for the holiday banquet.