Haggis

Haggis

HAGGIS /หˆhaggis/
Noun Scotland

Legendary Scottish dish consisting of a sheep’s minced heart, liver, and lungs cooked in its own stomach with onion, oatmeal, and spices.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Haggis, that is."
"I've never seen such a Haggis in all my life."

Etymology & History

See earlier entry. Scottish dish of sheep organs. Scottish culinary national symbol.

Word Details

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Region
Scottish
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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