dollop

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A rare treat. with evaporated milk (can you even get that now) and a dollop* of strawberry jam.

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  1. noun A large lump or portion of a solid matter: a dollop of ice cream.
  2. noun A small quantity or splash of a liquid: a dollop of whiskey.
  3. noun A modicum; a bit: not a dollop of truth to the story.

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  • He dug out a large dollop which he put into a bowl. —  XXXX
  • She skittered off as he bent over it, vented her anger by bashing a few crystals This jello dollop wasn't like its nearest neighbor, or like any other One of each, only one. —  COPYRIGHT 1940, 1947, 1948
  • Very simple and uses up the heels from the loaf, I decided to do a Frenched turkey sandwich: Simply layer sliced turkey and top with a good dollop or two of. —  Confessions of a Cardamom Addict
  • I'll also share favorite poems, classic literature, announcements of special events and reviews of good resources, as well as a dollop of opinion on mostly education-related topics. —  HS Blog - Homeschool Blog
  • If it's security you're after for your nest egg, I think you're better off investing your money in a conservative blend of CDs, bonds and, to the extent you still want some growth to maintain your purchasing power in the face of future inflation, a small dollop of stocks. —  Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com
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  1. Earlier tuft, clump; perhaps akin to Norwegian dolp, lump.

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  1. English dial., also dallop, q. v.
  2. English dial.; cf. dollop, n.
 

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/ˈdɑləp/
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