angels on horseback

English

Noun

angels on horseback pl (plural only)

1. A dish of bacon-wrapped oysters, commonly served as an hors d'œuvre or canapé.
   • 1958, Ian Fleming, Doctor No, 20th edition, Glidrose, page 126:

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