NYT Dictionary

COLCANNON

/ˈkəlkænən/
NounCOL-can-noncol-can-non · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale, with scallions, butter, salt and pepper added.

Etymology

Origin: Celtic languages

From Irish cál ceannann (literally “white-faced cabbage”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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