colcannon
Pronunciation: /kɒlˈkanən/
Definition of colcannon
noun
Origin:
late 18th century: from cole; the origin of the second element is uncertain but it is said that cannonballs were used to mash such vegetables as spinach
late 18th century: from cole; the origin of the second element is uncertain but it is said that cannonballs were used to mash such vegetables as spinach