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roll·mops | \ ˈrōlˌmäps \
plural rollmops\ " \ also rollmopse\ -sə \
Definition of rollmops
: a fillet of freshened salt herring rolled up with pickle or onion and skewered and then pickled in a marinade of vinegar, sliced onion, peppercorns, celery seed, bay leaves, or other spices
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The first known use of rollmops was in 1901
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