a herring fillet rolled, usually around onion slices, and pickled in spiced vinegar
Word origin
C20: from German Rollmops, from rollen to roll + Mops pug dog
rollmop in American English
(ˈroulˌmɑp)
noun
a fillet of herring, rolled, usually around a pickle, marinated in brine, and served as an appetizer
Word origin
[1910–15; ‹ G Rollmops, equiv. to roll(en) to roll + Mops pug (dog)]This word is first recorded in the period 1910–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: blackout, carbon cycle, grass roots, homeroom, insulin
Examples of 'rollmop' in a sentence
rollmop
Opt for your favourite salad ingredients and have with some rollmop herrings and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.