English Explanatory Dictionary

Scotch woodcock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A savoury dish of creamy scrambled eggs served over toast spread with anchovy paste or relish.

Pronunciation

/skɑtʃ ˈwʊdˌkɑk/ /skɒtʃ ˈwʊdˌkɒk/

Word forms

Scotch woodcock

Etymology

The name is modelled on Welsh rabbit. Just as Welsh rabbit contains no rabbit, Scotch woodcock contains no woodcock.

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