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rollmop

American  
[rohl-mop] / ˈroʊlˌmɒp /

noun

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

rollmop British  
/ ˈrəʊlˌmɒp /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of rollmop

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

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