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rollmop

[ rohl-mop ]
/ ˈroʊlˌmɒp /

noun

a fillet of herring, rolled, usually around a pickle, marinated in brine, and served as an appetizer.

Nearby words

  1. rolling stones,
  2. rolling-element bearing,
  3. rollingly,
  4. rollins,
  5. rollins, sonny,
  6. rollneck,
  7. rollo,
  8. rollock,
  9. rollout,
  10. rollover

Origin of rollmop

1910–15; < German Rollmops, equivalent to roll(en) to roll + Mops pug (dog)
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British Dictionary definitions for rollmop

rollmop

/ (ˈrəʊlˌmɒp) /

noun

a herring fillet rolled, usually around onion slices, and pickled in spiced vinegar

Word Origin for rollmop

C20: from German Rollmops, from rollen to roll + Mops pug dog
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