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corned

 

[ kɔːrnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food preparation

Corned refers to meat, particularly beef, that has been cured in a brine solution. The term 'corned' comes from the use of large grains of salt, which are sometimes referred to as 'corns' of salt. This preparation method enhances flavor and preserves the meat. Corned beef is commonly associated with Irish cuisine and is popular during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Synonyms

cured, preserved, salted

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a corned beef sandwich.
  • She prepared a corned beef hash for breakfast.
  • We enjoyed corned beef and cabbage for the holiday.
  • The deli specializes in homemade corned beef.

Translations

Translations of the word "corned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conserva de carne

🇮🇳 साल्टेड मांस

🇩🇪 gepökeltes Fleisch

🇮🇩 daging yang diawetkan

🇺🇦 консервоване м'ясо

🇵🇱 mięso w solance

🇯🇵 塩漬け肉

🇫🇷 viande salée

🇪🇸 carne en conserva

🇹🇷 tuzlu et

🇰🇷 염장육

🇸🇦 لحم مملح

🇨🇿 slanina

🇸🇰 slanina

🇨🇳 腌制肉

🇸🇮 soljeno meso

🇮🇸 saltuð kjöt

🇰🇿 тұздалған ет

🇬🇪 მარინირებული ხორცი

🇦🇿 duzlanmış ət

🇲🇽 carne en conserva

Word origin

The word 'corned' has its roots in the Old English word 'cyrn', which means 'grain' or 'small particle'. This term evolved in the context of food preparation, where 'corn' referred to the grains of salt used in the curing process. Historically, curing meat was an essential preservation method, especially before the advent of refrigeration. The practice became quite popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in Ireland. Irish immigrants brought the tradition of corned beef to the United States, where it became a staple for celebratory meals, especially around St. Patrick's Day. The first recorded use of 'corned beef' in print dates back to the 16th century, reflecting its longstanding place in culinary history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,785, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.