finnan haddie

American  

[fin-uhn had-ee] / ˈfɪn ən ˈhæd i /

Or finnan haddock

noun

1. smoked haddock.

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Etymology

Origin of finnan haddie

1805–15; literally, haddock of Findhorn, fishing port in Scotland; -ie

Example Sentences

Cooks stuck in lockdown have also been eager for shelf-stable products like smoked salmon, finnan haddie, salt cod and even one product that none of Mr. DeMasco’s restaurant clients will touch: frozen fish.

From New York Times

I don’t recall any explanatory text as to what finnan haddie was, but it sure sounded exotic.

From New York Times

It attains to a weight of 15 ℔ and is one of the most valuable food fishes of Europe, both fresh and smoked, the “finnan haddie” of Scotland being famous.

From Project Gutenberg

He was eating bananas, cereal, chops, fried eggs, finnan haddie,—which smelt abominably at that unfortunate time,—and griddle cakes.

From Project Gutenberg

I’ve got to know what’s on the other side before I touch one mouthful of that finnan haddie you promised me for breakfast.”

From Project Gutenberg