WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Scotch′ egg′, 
  1. Food[British Cookery.]a hard-boiled egg encased in sausage meat, breaded, and deep-fried.
  • 1800–10

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Scotch egg n
  1. Brit a hard-boiled egg enclosed in a layer of sausage meat, covered in egg and crumbs, and fried
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