rollmop

[ rohl-mop ]

noun

1. a fillet of herring, rolled, usually around a pickle, marinated in brine, and served as an appetizer.

rollmop

/ ˈrəʊlˌmɒp /

noun

1. a herring fillet rolled, usually around onion slices, and pickled in spiced vinegar

Word History and Origins

Origin of rollmop¹

1910–15; < German Rollmops, equivalent to roll ( en ) to roll + Mops pug (dog)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rollmop¹

C20: from German Rollmops , from rollen to roll + Mops pug dog

Example Sentences

"Willie – every ash cloud has a silver lining?" said rollmop.

From The Guardian