Scotch woodcock

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /skɑtʃ ˈwʊdˌkɑk/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /skɒtʃ ˈwʊdˌkɒk/

Noun

Scotch woodcock (uncountable)

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