Etymology

colcannon

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Today it means: A traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale, with scallions, butter, salt and pepper added. Full definition →

Irish cál ceannann
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  1. Irish · derived fromcál ceannann
  2. English todaycolcannon

From Irish cál ceannann (literally “white-faced cabbage”).

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