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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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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

Egg prices have risen dramatically in recent months, affected by avian flu, which scrambled egg production and lowered overall supply.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2023

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

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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