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

Example Sentences

A relative of the Irish colcannon, English bubble and squeak, and Indian aloo palak, this is the kind of humble, stick to the ribs food just made for when the temperature dips.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2023

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 Kelley, Ruth Edna