"Maconochie" meaning in All languages combined

See Maconochie on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /məˈkɒnəki/ [UK], /məˈkɒnəxi/ [UK]
Etymology: After the Maconochie company in Aberdeen that produced it. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Maconochie (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A tinned stew of sliced turnips, carrots, and potatoes in a thin broth, a widely-used food ration for British soldiers in front-line trenches during World War I. Wikipedia link: Maconochie Tags: historical, uncountable

Alternative forms

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