Definition of haggis
:a traditionally Scottish dish that consists of the heart, liver, and lungs of a sheep or a calf minced with suet, onions, oatmeal, and seasonings and boiled in the stomach of the animal
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His menu of British delights includes five types of fish paired with chips (peeled by King himself), the Scottish specialty haggis, mushy peas, deep-fried Mars Bars and more.
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Activities and attractions range from Highland dancing to a haggis hurling contest, men in kilts contest, bagpipe demonstration and much more.
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Built on a 400-acre landfill, Trinity Forest Golf Club is supposed to have a British Open look and feel, without the haggis and bone-chilling weather.
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Pippa Middleton's Official (and Surprising) Wedding Theme Two words: haggis canapés.
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Pippa Middleton's Official (and Surprising) Wedding Theme Two words: haggis canapés.
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A bounty of haggises—those wee mountain chickens—screeched as Scotti allowed herself a single luxurious indulgence.
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Enjoy live Celtic music, sample whiskies and traditional food, such as Scottish haggis and Welsh pasties, watch the fire wizard or shop for handmade kilts and jewelry.
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The centerpiece of the meal is the haggis: a peppery of offal and oatmeal, cooked in a sheep’s stomach and served with neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes).
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Origin and Etymology of haggis
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Definition of haggis for English Language Learners
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: a Scottish dish made from the organs of a sheep that are chopped up, mixed with suet, onions, oatmeal, and seasonings, and boiled in the stomach of the sheep
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