First Known Use: 1949
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Hangtown fry
noun, Hang·town fry often capitalized F \ˈhaŋ-ˌtau̇n-\
Definition of HANGTOWN FRY
: an omelet or scrambled eggs containing oysters
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Origin of HANGTOWN FRY
Hangtown, nickname for Placerville, California
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