grits

[/ɡrɪts/]

nounpl: N/A (usually used in plural form)

canja de milho; papa de milho

1. A porridge made from coarsely ground corn (maize), popular in Southern United States cuisine

She served hot grits with butter and cheese for breakfast.

Ela serviu papa de milho quente com manteiga e queijo no café da manhã.

2. Small particles of stone or sand; grit

There were grits of sand in his shoes after the beach.

Havia partículas de areia em seus sapatos depois da praia.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

papa de milho; canja de milho

Commonly understood but not traditional to Brazilian cuisine

Portugal

papa de milho; caldo de milho

Less common; may be described as 'mingau de milho'

Southern United States

grits

Traditional comfort food, often served at breakfast

have the grit/grits to do something (courage and determination)

stick to your grits (stay true to your values)

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