colcannon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of colcannon
1765–75; < Irish cál ceannann, equivalent to cál (< Latin caulis cabbage) + ceann head + -ann, weak variant of fionn white
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, preparing or enjoying traditional Irish potato dishes such as colcannon and boxty in honor of St. Patrick’s Day is a much simpler matter.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024
The food is handled by Ardesia, Mandy Oser’s nearby wine bar, and will include Irish cheeses and sausages, brown bread with smoked salmon, potato-leek soup with black pudding, small savory pies and colcannon puffs.
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2021
Thus the classic Irish dish corned beef and cabbage, not to mention colcannon.
From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2019
The steak’s sidekick, colcannon croquettes, are elevated Tater Tots: panko-breaded, deep-fried nuggets of mashed potato speckled with kale.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2017
They had colcannon, and the funniest things were found in it—tiny dolls, mice, a pig made of china, silver sixpences, a thimble, a ring, and lots of other things.
From The Book of Hallowe'en by Kelley, Ruth Edna
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