stovies

/ ˈstəʊ-; ˈstovɪz /

plural noun

1. potatoes stewed with onions

Word History and Origins

Origin of stovies¹

from stove ¹

Example Sentences

Veterans of this midwinter pilgrimage will tell you that if you time your steps accordingly you will reach Derek and Margaret’s just in time for a bowl of stovies like no others you will ever have tasted.

From The Guardian

The supporters were able to take a comfort break and buy hot pies, stovies and hot drinks.

From BBC

“He’s never repeated one once,” said Benjamin Eakeley, a blond cast member “He goes Thai, he goes Indian. He does these things called Stovies, which apparently is a Scottish dish.”

From New York Times

I've had it up tae here.Christmas dinner every year.It's me that peals the tatties.Me that fries the stovies.It's time to break awa.I'm sorry Paw.

From The Guardian

Organisers are also trucking over their favourite Fife bakery, Fisher & Donaldson, to provide stovies and soup.

From The Guardian