Definition

A traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage and often flavored with butter and seasoning.

Example

On St. Patrick's Day, we enjoyed colcannon as a special treat.

Conversation

Have you ever tried colcannon?

No, I haven't! What is it made of?

It's an Irish dish with mashed potatoes and cabbage, really tasty!

That sounds delicious, I would love to try colcannon sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colcannon originates from the Irish word 'cál ceanann', where 'cál' means 'cabbage' and 'ceanann' means 'head'. The word refers to a traditional Irish dish made primarily of mashed potatoes and cabbage.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cabbage' ('cál') and 'head' ('ceanann') to remember that colcannon is a dish that features cabbage as a key ingredient.

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