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kipper

/ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of smoked herring, popular in the UK and especially in Scotland and northern England.

    - "He enjoyed having a kipper for breakfast."
    - "She ordered a kipper from the fish and chip shop."
    - "The kipper smoked over open flames is a delicacy."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/



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  2. /ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/



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  3. /ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with kipper
ripper , stipper , quipper
Variants
List of all variants of kipper that leads to same result
kipper , kippers , kippered , kipperer , kipperers , kippering
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'kipper' is uncertain, but it is believed to have come from the Middle Dutch word 'kip' or 'kop' meaning 'head', due to the way the herring is prepared with its head still attached.

Trivia
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  1. Kippers were a favorite food of Winston Churchill.

  2. In Scotland, kippers are sometimes called 'Inverness kippers' or 'Inverness rolls' and are served wrapped in oatcakes.

  3. Kippers can be prepared in advance and reheated for a quick breakfast.

Related Concepts
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  1. smoked herring: A type of herring that has been preserved by smoking, similar to kippers.

  2. pickled herring: A type of herring that has been pickled in vinegar or other brine, a common Scandinavian dish.

Culture
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In British and Scottish culture, kippers are often eaten for breakfast, particularly with bacon, eggs, and brown bread. They have been a popular food since the late 18th century and have been exported to other countries, particularly the United States.

How to Memorize "kipper"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a herring with its head still attached, being smoked over an open flame.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'kipper' with the smell and taste of smoked herring.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Kippers Keep Intrepid Palates Pleasantly Popping' to remember the word.

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