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eggs Benedict
(eggs Bene|dict)
Pronunciation:
/ɛɡzˈbɛnɪdɪkt/
plural noun
a dish consisting of poached eggs and sliced ham on toasted muffins, covered with hollandaise sauce.
Origin:
late 19th century
: of uncertain origin
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