lobster Newburg

noun

lobster New·​burg

variants or lobster Newburgh

-ˈn(y)üˌbərg,

-bə̄g,

-əig

: cooked lobster meat heated usually in a chafing dish in a sauce of cream, egg yolk, and sherry

Word History

Etymology

Newburg, Newburgh of unknown origin

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