Solomon gundy

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Salmagundi (a main dish of chopped meat, fish, onions, oil and vinegar, etc). uncountable

    "[This dish,] Solomon Gundy, is described by Johnson, in his Dictionary, as a compound of chopped meat, pickled herrings, onions, oil, vinegar, and pepper."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of salmagundi (“dish of meat, fish, onions, oil and vinegar, etc”). alt-of, alternative, uncountable
  3. 3
    A pâté of pickled, salted, smoked red herring or other fish, minced and spiced with peppers and seasonings, popular as an appetizer in Jamaican cuisine. uncountable

    "Walker's Wood produces Solomon Gundy, a fish pâté that's a popular dip and appetizer."

  4. 4
    Alternative form of Solomon Gundy (“Jamaican fish pâté”). alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "Appetizers of solomon gundy, homemade paté and Nova Scotia smoked salmon are exquisite."

Etymology

Hobson-Jobson modification of salmagundi.

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