Hangtown fry
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Hang·town fry

noun, often capitalized F \ˈhaŋ-ˌtan-\

Definition of HANGTOWN FRY

: an omelet or scrambled eggs containing oysters

Origin of HANGTOWN FRY

Hangtown, nickname for Placerville, California
First Known Use: 1949

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