colcannon

American  

[kuhl-kan-uhn, kawl-kan-] / kəlˈkæn ən, ˈkɔl kæn- /

noun

1. an Irish dish made of cabbage, kale, or other greens, and potatoes boiled and mashed together.

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colcannon British  

/ ˈkɒlˌkænən, kəlˈkænən /

noun

1. a dish, originating in Ireland, of potatoes and cabbage or other greens boiled and mashed together

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Etymology

Origin of colcannon

1765–75; < Irish cál ceannann, equivalent to cál (< Latin caulis cabbage) + ceann head + -ann, weak variant of fionn white

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Example Sentences

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colcannon

This riff on traditional Irish colcannon featuring meaty pancetta is perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes of any kind, savory or sweet.

From Salon ● Nov. 8, 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

Celebrate St. Patrickkah’s Day by adding kale to your grated potatoes to make colcannon latkes.

From Slate ● Nov. 22, 2013

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 Ruth Edna Kelley

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