deviled egg en · NOUN
Etymology
From associating hot or spicy food with the Devil; see devil (verb); compare deviled ham, deviled crab, devilled sausages.
Meanings
- (US, in-plural, often) A hard-boiled chicken egg that has been shelled, cut in half, and filled with a paste made from the yolk mixed with other ingredients such as mayonnaise, mustard, or spices.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| devilled egg | UK, alternative | lexicographic | |
| deviled eggs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
es huevo relleno (filled egg) · pt ovo recheado (filled egg) · pl jajko faszerowane (filled egg) · hu kaszinótojás (filled egg) · yue 魔鬼蛋 (filled egg) · cmn 魔鬼蛋 (filled egg) · ja デビルドエッグ (filled egg) · it uovo alla diavola (filled egg)