Definition of Soul food

1. Noun. Food traditionally eaten by African-Americans in the South.

Generic synonyms: Food, Nutrient

Definition of Soul food

1. Noun. food traditionally eaten by southern African Americans ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Soul Food

sought
sought-after
sought-after(a)
sought after
souk
souklike
soukous
soukouses
souks
soul
soul-crushing
soul-destroying
soul-searching
soul-stirring
soul brother
soul food (current term)
soul kiss
soul kisses
soul mate
soul mates
soul music
soul pain
soul patch
soul patches
soul searching
soul sister
soulcraft
souldan
souldans
souldier

Literary usage of Soul food

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The biblical museum by James Comper Gray (1871)
"Applies We ought to use it ourselves ; (2) We ought to give it —soul food.—Soul food: I. Is provided for man : 1. the hunger ; 2. It invigorates the powers ..."

2. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1862)
"What is the derivation of this word, pronounced " soul-food," but I fancy, is spelt scati-l or sowl, and means any kind of food except corn ? ..."

3. The Child Welfare Manual: A Handbook of Child Nature and Nuture for Parents by University Society, New York (1919)
"Good Tales, Well Told—Not Twaddle- Are the Natural Soul-Food of Children 3. Formal moral and religious instruction at home should, of course, ..."

4. The Artichoke Trail: A Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants, Organic Food Stores by James Frost (2000)
"The vibrant, primarily African-American neighborhoods of Chicago's Southside are the home of some of the best soul food in the country. ..."

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