prairie oyster

American  

noun

1. a raw egg, or the yolk of a raw egg, often mixed with seasonings, as salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and used as a hangover remedy.

2. the testis of a calf used as food.

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prairie oyster British  

noun

1. a drink consisting of raw unbeaten egg, vinegar or Worcester sauce ( Worcester oyster ), salt, and pepper: a supposed cure for a hangover

2. the testicles of a bull calf cooked and eaten

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Etymology

Origin of prairie oyster

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"Here—here's your prairie oyster, Sonora," at last said the Girl; and then turning to the Sheriff and speaking to him for the first time, she called out gaily: "Hello, Rance!"

From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David

"Thank you," returned the Girl; and then while she shook the prairie oyster: "You see we live high-shouldered here."

From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David