1. Plural of finnan; smoked haddock, especially finnan haddie, a type of cured fish.
Usage: chiefly British; often used in the phrase 'finnan haddie'

Examples

• The Scottish restaurant served finnans for breakfast.
• Finnans are a traditional ingredient in British fish dishes.
• She ordered finnan haddie, a classic preparation of finnans.
• The fishmonger had fresh finnans available every Friday.