Haggis
/ˈhæɡ.ɪs/noun
A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's offal, usually mixed with oats and spices, and encased in a sheep's stomach.
Did you know?In Scottish folklore, haggis is said to be a mythical creature that runs around the hills, making it a part of both culinary and cultural legend!
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
Middle English
hagge
“A term for a bad or witch-like woman, often associated with dark magic.”
14th Century
Old French
hagard
“Describing a wild or untamed look, possibly linked to disheveled witches.”
15th Century
Scots
hagis
“Referring to the dish made from the entrails of sheep, possibly alluding to its rustic, primal nature.”
Modern English
English
haggis
“The well-known Scottish dish, encapsulating both culinary and cultural traditions.”