devils on horseback
noun/ˌdevlz ɒn ˈhɔːsbæk/
/ˌdevlz ɑːn ˈhɔːrsbæk/
[plural]- (British English) a dish made with prunes wrapped in bacon and then cooked, usually served at the end of a meal or at a party
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- (North American English) a dish made with oysters wrapped in bacon and then cooked and served on toast with a spicy sauce, usually before a meal
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