beef olive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Thinly sliced beef wrapped around a savoury filling.

Word forms

beef olive beef olives

Etymology

Probably from the French alouette (“lark”), since the shape resembles a dish of stuffed larks; or possibly from the shape.

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