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colcannon

Pronunciation: /kɒlˈkanən/

Definition of colcannon

noun

[mass noun]
  • an Irish and Scottish dish of cabbage and potatoes boiled and mashed together.

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

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