a fillet of herring, rolled, usually around a pickle, marinated in brine, and served as an appetizer.

What does rollmop mean in English?

: a fillet of freshened salt herring rolled up with pickle or onion and skewered and then pickled in a marinade of vinegar, sliced onion, peppercorns, celery seed, bay leaves, or other spices.

Where did the term rollmop come from?

The name "rollmops" is German in origin, derived from the words rollen (to roll) and Mops meaning pug or fat young boy. The form Rollmops is singular, and the plural is Rollmöpse. In English, the term "rollmops" is often treated as the plural of the singular "rollmop". The form "rollmop herrings" is also attested.