Mush (noun)

1. A type of cornmeal pudding that is boiled in water or milk.
2. A soft, wet, and pulpy mass, especially of cornmeal, used as food for dogsled teams or other animals.

Origin:

Derived from the algonquian word 'mash' meaning soft, wet ground.

Examples:

1. The Native Americans made mush from cornmeal and boiled it over an open fire.
2. The sled dogs were fed a diet of mush and fat to provide them with the energy needed for racing.
3. She stirred the mush continuously to prevent it from burning or sticking to the pot.
4. The mush was served with sugar and milk for breakfast.
5. The musher boiled the mush to thicken it, then cooled it for the dogs to eat later.