ˈsōənz, ˈsüə- noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: Scottish Gaelic sūghan liquid of which sowens are made (from sūgh juice) + English -s (plural suffix); akin to Old High German sūgan to suck — more at suck
: a slightly fermented porridge made from the husks and siftings of oatmeal — compare flummery