"stovies" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From a blend of stoved (“stewed”) + tatties (“potatoes”). Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} stovies pl (plural only)
  1. A traditional Scottish dish of stewed potatoes and onions with cold meat. Wikipedia link: stovies Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Foods
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