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dol·lop
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ˈdɒl
əp
/
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p
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noun
1.
a lump or blob of some substance:
dollops of mud.
2.
a small quantity:
Add a dollop of soda water to the
mixture
.
verb (used with object)
3.
to dispense in dollops:
to dollop whipped cream over the cake.
Origin:
1565–75;
compare
Icelandic
dōlpur
fat man,
Norwegian
(dial.)
dolp
lump
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dollop
(ˈdɒləp)
—
n
1.
a semisolid lump
2.
a large serving, esp of food
—
vb
(foll by
out
)
3.
to serve out (food)
[C16: of unknown origin]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
dollop
1573, from E. Anglian dial. dallop "patch, tuft or clump of grass," of uncertain origin. Modern sense of "a lump or glob" is 1812.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Float
dollop
of yogurt topped with coconut on each serving.
Serve topped with a
dollop
of sour cream or yogurt if you wish.
Pour over hot coconut gravy and serve with a
dollop
of pounded chili mixed with
a pinch of salt.
Serve the soup in heated bowls garnished with a teaspoon of rum and a
dollop
of
sour cream.
Reheat and serve with a
dollop
of yogurt spooned into the center of each serving.
Try pairing with brown rice and a
dollop
of yogurt to cool things down.
Serve with a generous
dollop
of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkling of chives on each portion.
To serve, garnish each bowl with a
dollop
of yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.
Allow to cool to lukewarm, then serve, with a
dollop
of whipped cream on top.
Serve immediately with a pool of honey and
dollop
of sour cream on the side.
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