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scrambled egg

British  

noun

  1. slang gold embroidery on the peak of a high-ranking military officer's cap

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Little scrambled egg bits floated in what should have been a smooth, glossy sauce.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

It included a breakfast that consisted of three organic scrambled egg whites with spinach, green peppers, spring onions, parsley, accompanied by a small bowl of fresh fruit and tea without milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Sir Simon's childhood memories of the day include the "very nice scrambled egg" for breakfast and "gold coach and all the horses".

From BBC • May 4, 2023

The pancake has a crunchy surface as a counterpoint to a doughy belly interspersed with mussels, a scrambled egg and charred green onions.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023

Gerald fixed Angel a scrambled egg and gave her some juice.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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