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Meaning of "colcannon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COLCANNON

From Irish Gaelic cál ceannann, literally: white-headed cabbage.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COLCANNON

colcannon  [kəlˈkænən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLCANNON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colcannon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLCANNON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish mainly consisting of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage. It is also the name of a song about the dish.

Definition of colcannon in the English dictionary

The definition of colcannon in the dictionary is a dish, originating in Ireland, of potatoes and cabbage or other greens boiled and mashed together.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLCANNON


Buchanan
bjuːˈkænən
cannon
ˈkænən
canon
ˈkænən
Clackmannan
klækˈmænən
Dungannon
dʌnˈɡænən
fanon
ˈfænən
flannen
ˈflænən
Guianan
ɡaɪˈænən
Guyanan
ɡaɪˈænən
Montanan
mɒnˈtænən
Shannon
ˈʃænən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLCANNON

col
col legno
col.
cola
cola nut
colander
colatitude
Colbert
Colby
Colchester
colchicine
colchicum
Colchis
colcothar
cold
cold call
cold caller
cold calling
cold cathode
cold chisel

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLCANNON

anon
Avignon
bourguignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
cedar of Lebanon
champignon
drop cannon
Kannon
Lennon
light cannon
loose cannon
McKinnon
Menon
mignon
nursery cannon
pennon
phenomenon
snow cannon
water cannon
xenon

Synonyms and antonyms of colcannon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «colcannon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLCANNON

Find out the translation of colcannon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of colcannon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «colcannon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

colcannon
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

colcannon
570 millions of speakers

English

colcannon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

colcannon
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

colcannon
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ирландское блюдо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

colcannon
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

colcannon
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

colcannon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Colcannon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

colcannon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

colcannon
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

colcannon
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Colcannon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

colcannon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொல்கன்னோன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Colcannon
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

colcannon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colcannon
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

colcannon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ірландське блюдо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colcannon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Colcannon
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

colcannon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

colcannon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

colcannon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of colcannon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLCANNON»

The term «colcannon» is regularly used and occupies the 88.829 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLCANNON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about colcannon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLCANNON»

Discover the use of colcannon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to colcannon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Country Cooking of Ireland
Colman Andrews. 0 colcannon cakes 0 colcannon and champ 0 fadge 0 a. Purée the raw potatoes in a blender or food processor until smooth, then put into a large bowl. Stir in the flour, then slowly add the milk, stirring constantly until the ...
Colman Andrews, 2012
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Colcannon: Programs and Related Material Collected by the ...
Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions ...
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Fresh & Local: Straight from Canadian Farms to Your Table
Both these measures ensure that the fish will retain its moisture content as it roasts. I had colcannon for the first time in 1994 when I was backpacking around Ireland. It was served with fried salmon at a small pub, and I have been hooked ever ...
Craig Flinn, 2008
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Memory's Orbit: Film and Culture 1999-2000
“Whenever they get serious, you tell a joke. Throws 'em off. Believe me.” “Tell him what you told me about our deficits,” Walter said to Colcannon. “You got four major deficits,” Colcannon said, holding up five fingers. “First, your union president.
Joseph Natoli, 2012
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Reuben Cooks: Food is Travel Time
serves 4 1 cup button mushrooms Oil or butter for frying 8 pieces thin-sliced streaky bacon 1/2cup clarified butter 1kg veal liver, membranes and veins removed, sliced into 1cm thick slices Salt and black pepper Colcannon 350g potatoes, ...
Reuben Riffel, 2008
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Abbey Cooks Entertain
A great way to “make over” colcannon from a previous meal. Colcannonisalovelymashedmixtureofpotatoesandcabbage. About 3 cups of Colcannon 1 cup flour 1 egg 1 tsp. salt 1 cup dried breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. flat leaf parsley 4 tbsp. butter or ...
Pamela Foster
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101+ Recipes from the Herb Lady
Our twist on the traditional Colcannon dish uses the reserved onion from the sauce recipe and lets you cook the potato and cabbage at the same time. This simple homey side dish is filled with flavor and comfort. 2 potatoes diced (we leave the ...
Catherine Crowley, 2007
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Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students
Colcannon is a favorite way of fixing potatoes, and sometimes tokens of good fortune are hidden in the potato casserole. Another Irish custom is to set out a plateful of colcannon on Halloween for the fairies and the ghosts to munch on.
Lois Sinaiko Webb, 1995
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Dictionary of Newfoundland English
coish See COSH. colcannon n also caulcannon [kal'kaenan, kal'kaena, kol' kaenan, kol'kaenan, 'koMkaenan]. Cp OED ~ 'an Irish dish' (1774-); DINNEEN cal ceannfhionn 'cabbage, etc, dressed up with butter, etc.' A mixture or hash of various ...
George Morley Story, W. J. Kirwin, John David Allison Widdowson, 1990
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The Oxford Companion to Food
207 however, towards the end of the 18th century, the ancestor ofwhat would eventually become the native English counterpart of colcannon. This was the dish called bubble and squeak. In Ireland colcannon was associated traditionally with ...
Alan Davidson, Tom Jaine, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLCANNON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term colcannon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pulp Kitchen
Seared lamb liver, pomme puree, bacon, colcannon ($19/$29) is one of those dishes we order repeatedly, not for an especial predilection for ... «Good Food, Jun 15»
2
All Ranch Restaurant: Trendy Or Terrifying?
or potstickers with ranch, buttermilk and colcannon at Knife & Tine (1417 W. Fullerton Ave.). Know any other awesome dishes covered in ranch ... «Chicagoist, Jun 15»
3
Shrewsbury Irish festival highlights music and arts
Highland Catering will serve up traditional Irish fare such as colcannon and lamb burgers, while Hall's Ice Cream is bringing its special Bailey's ... «York Dispatch, Jun 15»
4
DERRY MINORS: Smashing Glass shatters Down
Derry's Eoghan Colcannon comes under pressure from Down's Darragh Connolly and Pierce Laverty in Celtic Park. (Photo: Lorcan Doherty ... «Derry Journal, Jun 15»
5
The GQ weekend recipe: smoked haddock
Fancy a fish dish this weekend? Try making smoked haddock with colcannon, poached egg and grain mustard sauce, as served in J Sheekey. «GQ.com, May 15»
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Arvada Center and Irish folk band Colcannon join forces in musical
Nearby, the five members of the Celtic band Colcannontake their cues from musical director David Nehls, who's at keyboards. It is just the ... «The Denver Post, Apr 15»
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Plat du Jour > Irish Colcannon Mac & Cheese
We all turn a bit greener on St. Patrick's Day. Having spent 10 years in Savannah, including having 2 children born there, you develop a special ... «ValdostaToday.com, Mar 15»
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Samantha Armytage tucks into Colin Fassnidge's Irish colcannon
Samantha Armytage got into the spirit of St Patrick's Day on Tuesday morning during a special cooking segment with celebrity chef, Colin ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
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7 slow cooker dinners for St. Patrick's Day
Slow Cooker Colcannon: The traditional mashed potatoes and cabbage dish is cooked in the slow cooker all day and is ready to mash in about ... «Mother Nature Network, Mar 15»
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Gail Ciampa: Colcannon Soup with Parsley Pesto is a vegetarian …
She writes, “This soup reinterprets the Irish classic 'colcannon,' a dish that is made of mashed potatoes and kale or cabbage. You could add ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Mar 15»

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