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stew vs purloo

purloo vs stew

stew and purloo both are nouns.

stew is a verb but purloo is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stew Yes No Yes No
purloo Yes No No No
As nouns, purloo is a hyponym of stew; that is, purloo is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stew:
  • stew: food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
  • purloo: thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S.
stew (noun) purloo (noun)
food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S.
agitation resulting from active worry
stew (verb) purloo (verb)
cook slowly and for a long time in liquid
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
Difference between stew and purloo

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