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rollmop
[ rohl-mop ]
/ ˈroʊlˌmɒp /
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noun
a fillet of herring, rolled, usually around a pickle, marinated in brine, and served as an appetizer.
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Origin of rollmop
Words nearby rollmop
Rolling Stones, Rollins, roll in the aisles, roll in the hay, roll joint, rollmop, rollneck, Rollo, rollock, roll-off, roll of honour
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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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