stovies

/ ˈstəʊ-, ˈstovɪz /

plural noun

1. potatoes stewed with onions

Word History and Origins

Origin of stovies¹

from _stove ¹

Example Sentences

Veterans of this midwinter pilgrimage will tell you that if you time your steps accordingly you will reach Derek and Margaret’s just in time for a bowl of stovies like no others you will ever have tasted.

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The supporters were able to take a comfort break and buy hot pies, stovies and hot drinks.

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“He’s never repeated one once,” said Benjamin Eakeley, a blond cast member “He goes Thai, he goes Indian. He does these things called Stovies, which apparently is a Scottish dish.”

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I've had it up tae here.Christmas dinner every year.It's me that peals the tatties.Me that fries the stovies.It's time to break awa.I'm sorry Paw.

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Organisers are also trucking over their favourite Fife bakery, Fisher & Donaldson, to provide stovies and soup.

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