eggs Benedict

== English == === Alternative forms === eggs benedict === Etymology Disputed. Likely from the given name or family name Benedict, with several individuals suggested as a possible eponym. A less common surmise suggests borrowing from French oefs bénédictine (“Benedictine (nuns’) eggs”). Attested since 1898. === === Noun === eggs Benedict sg or pl (normally plural, singular egg Benedict) (originally US) A dish consisting of slices of English muffins with poached eggs, ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce. ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Descendants ==== → French: œufs bénédictine, œufs à la bénédictine French: béné ==== Translations ==== === See also === === References ===