1851: poutine Jan 9, 2020

No one knows where 'poutine' comes from exactly, but there are some theories. A leading theory is that it comes from the word 'pudding', along the lines of other savory puddings. It also sounds quite similar, especially considering the differences between the French and Canadian English accents. It could also come from the Provençal 'poutingo' meaning "bad stew".

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