noun
haggis
HA-gihs
Haggis (noun) means a traditional Scottish dish of minced sheep offal mixed with oatmeal and spices, typically cooked in a casing and served with mashed potatoes and swede. Example: “They celebrated Burns Night with haggis, neeps, and tatties.”
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A traditional Scottish dish of minced sheep offal mixed with oatmeal and spices, typically cooked in a casing and served with mashed potatoes and swede.
"They celebrated Burns Night with haggis, neeps, and tatties."
How to use haggis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic Scottish savory dish made from minced sheep offal, oatmeal, and seasoning.
Common pairings
haggis, neeps and tatties
Burns Night haggis
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Word forms
- Plural
- haggises
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Etymology
From Late Middle English hagis, likely from hag/haggen ("to chop, hack"), reflecting how the meat filling is minced.
Frequently asked questions
What does “haggis” mean?
The word “haggis” means a traditional Scottish dish of minced sheep offal mixed with oatmeal and spices, typically cooked in a casing and served with mashed potatoes and swede. In plain terms, a classic Scottish savory dish made from minced sheep offal, oatmeal, and seasoning.
How do you pronounce “haggis”?
“Haggis” is pronounced HA-gihs (/ˈhæɡɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “haggis” in a sentence?
Here is “haggis” used in a sentence: “They celebrated Burns Night with haggis, neeps, and tatties.”
What part of speech is “haggis”?
“Haggis” is a noun.
Where does the word “haggis” come from?
The word “haggis” comes from Middle English. From Late Middle English hagis, likely from hag/haggen ("to chop, hack"), reflecting how the meat filling is minced.
