Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

angels on horseback

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.33 in modern English

Syllables: an-gel-s on horse-back
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dish of bacon-wrapped oysters, commonly served as an hors d'œuvre or canapé.

Example Sentences

"Without enthusiasm, Bond ordered caviar, grilled lamb cutlets and salad, and angels on horseback for himself"

Questions

What does angels on horseback mean?: A dish of bacon-wrapped oysters, commonly served as an hors d'œuvre or canapé.

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