figgy pudding

English

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?]. Possibly from Middle French figé; later reinterpreted as figgy (“containing figs”). For more, see Figgy pudding#Etymology on Wikipedia.

Noun

figgy pudding (countable and uncountable, plural figgy puddings)

1. Any of a variety of sweet and/or savory dishes traditionally served at Christmas, containing fruit (but not necessarily figs).
   • a. 1930, unknown author, We Wish You a Merry Christmas:

     We all want some figgy pudding

   • 2017, Jill O'Connor, Cake, I Love You: Decadent, Delectable, and Do-able Recipes:

     This rich, sticky fig cake is my homage to figgy pudding (which actually contains no figs), complete with an icing inspired by a classic hard sauce to slather on top.