carlings

/ˈkɑrlɪŋz/
noun
  1. A type of small, dark-skinned plum, often used in cooking or preserves.
    • In the fall, the market sells fresh carlings alongside other stone fruits.
    • The recipe calls for a cup of carlings, which give the dessert a rich, tangy flavor.
    • She made a delicious jam from the carlings she picked in the orchard.
  2. A traditional Scottish dish made from dried peas or beans, often eaten on certain holidays.
    • For the festival, they prepared a large pot of carlings with butter and pepper.
    • My grandmother always served carlings on the first Sunday of Lent.
    • The carlings were simmered slowly until they were soft and savory.
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