rollmop

[ rohl-mop ]
/ ˈroʊlˌmɒp /

noun

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

Origin of rollmop

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

Words nearby rollmop

rolling stock, rolling stone, rolling stones, rolling-element bearing, rollins, rollmop, rollneck, rollo, rollock, rollout, rollover

British Dictionary definitions for rollmop

rollmop
/ (ˈrəʊlˌmɒp) /

noun

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

Word Origin for rollmop

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