blue plate special

A form of blue-plate special — A popular meal offered at a reduced price, usually in inexpensive eateries and often on a plate divided into compartments for different food items.

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Meanings

nounblue plate special (plural blue plate specials)

plural blue plate specials

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of blue-plate special.
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APA

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