[chaw-luh
nt, chuhl-uhnt; Yiddish chawlnt] 
| a stewed or baked dish, esp. of meat and beans, served on the Sabbath but cooked the day before or overnight over a slow fire. |
| Main Entry: | cholent |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a traditional one-pot Jewish dish of meat, beans, potatoes, onions, barley, garlic and seasonings; traditionally made on Friday and slow-cooked for eating on the Sabbath; also called cholend |
| Usage: | cooking |