beggar's chicken

noun

A Chinese dish of chicken that is stuffed, wrapped in clay and leaves, and baked slowly at a low heat.

Meanings

nounbeggar's chicken (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA Chinese dish of chicken that is stuffed, wrapped in clay and leaves, and baked slowly at a low heat.
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