Definition

A dish made from a mixture of ground pork and cornmeal that is formed into a loaf, sliced, and then fried.

Example

For breakfast, I enjoyed a crispy slice of scrapple with my eggs.

Conversation

Have you ever tried scrapple?

No, I haven't even heard of it before!

It's a delicious mix of pork and cornmeal, usually fried.

That sounds interesting; I’d love to give scrapple a try!

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Root Explanation

Scrapple originates from the word 'scrap' (from Middle English *scrappe*, meaning a small piece or fragment) combined with the suffix '-le' (a diminutive suffix). The word 'scrapple' refers to a dish made from scraps of meat, typically pork, mixed with cornmeal and spices.

Memory Tip

Think of 'scrap' as small pieces of meat being used to create a dish, and the '-le' makes it a smaller or diminutive form, which helps you remember that scrapple is a dish made from small bits of meat.

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