suppawn
/sʌˈpɔːn/US regional (chiefly New York )
noun
A kind of porridge made of cornmeal boiled in water until it thickens.
- Originally derived from North American Indian people by Dutch settlers in America..
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Ogilby (1600–1676), publisher and geographer. From Dutch sappaen from Pidgin Delaware Sappaen, Sapaan from Unami sá:p:a:n maize porridge.