"eggs Benedict" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eggs Benedict [plural]
Etymology: Disputed. Likely from the given name or family name Benedict, with several individuals suggested as a possible eponym. A less common surmise suggests borrowing from French oefs bénédictine (“Benedictine (nuns’) eggs”). Attested since 1898. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Benedict}} Benedict, {{pedia|Eggs Benedict}} Eggs Benedict on Wikipedia.Wikipedia, {{der|en|fr|bénédictine|oefs bénédictine|Benedictine (nuns’) eggs}} French oefs bénédictine (“Benedictine (nuns’) eggs”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~|eggs Benedict|head=eggs Benedict}} eggs Benedict (countable and uncountable, plural eggs Benedict)
  1. (originally US) A dish consisting of slices of English muffins with poached eggs, ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce. Wikipedia link: Eggs Benedict Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: eggs benny, eggs Benny, benny, Benny, eggs benedict Related terms: egg Benedict, benedict, Benedict, Benedictine, benediction

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