A Scotch egg consists of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.
Scotch egg
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Scotch egg, that is."
"I've never seen such a Scotch egg in all my life."
Etymology & History
British hard-boiled egg in sausage. British picnic food. Invented Fortnum & Mason British claim. Breadcrumbs British coating. Reflects British portable food invention.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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