Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

finnan

noun
/ˈfɪnən/
Definition
Finnan refers to a style of smoked haddock, named after the village of Findon in Scotland.
Examples
  • I made a delicious finnan haddock dish with cream and herbs for dinner.
  • Finnan is often served with a side of poached eggs for breakfast.
  • He enjoyed a finnan fish pie, made with smoked haddock and mashed potatoes.
Meaning
The term ‘finnan’ relates specifically to a traditional method of curing and smoking haddock, resulting in a distinctive flavor.
Synonyms
  • Smoked haddock
  • Findon haddock