"angels on horseback" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} angels on horseback pl (plural only)
  1. A dish of bacon-wrapped oysters, commonly served as an hors d'œuvre or canapé. Wikipedia link: angels on horseback Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Foods

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