| 单词 | devils on horseback |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdevils on horseback devils on horseback n. a dish or snack consisting of prunes or plums individually wrapped in bacon and served on fried bread, toast, etc.; (in early use also) a similar dish featuring oysters instead of plums or prunes; = angels on horseback n. at angel n. Phrases 7. [Probably so called on account of being typically served very hot, after angels on horseback n. at angel n. Phrases 7.] ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > dishes and prepared food > bread > bread with spread or filling > [noun] > canape canapé?1750 angels on horseback1870 devils on horseback1885 crostini1953 1885 Country Gentleman 3 Jan. His motive for leaving the Reform [Club] was because the devils on horseback are not hot enough. 1963 R. McDouall Cookery Bk. 228 Devils on horseback are much the same [as canapés diane], except that a stoned prune is substituted for the chicken-livers. 2004 New Yorker 20 Sept. 16/2 There are Devils on Horseback: rich nuggets of Stilton-stuffed prunes, wrapped in bacon and served burning hot. < as lemmas |
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