Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laing
Noun
/leɪŋ/
Definition
A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep’s meat and offal, specifically the heart, lungs, and liver, often boiled and served with turnips and potatoes.
Examples
- Many families enjoyed a hearty bowl of laing on cold winter evenings.
- During special occasions, laing is prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- At the festival, laing was celebrated alongside other traditional Scottish dishes.
Meaning
Laing is often associated with traditional Scottish cuisine, emphasizing the use of all parts of the animal and seasonal vegetables.
Synonyms
- Haggis
- Pudding
- Meat stew
