Mutton: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutton

 

[ หˆmสŒtษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

meat

The flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food.

Synonyms

lamb, sheep meat.

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Word Description / Examples
mutton

Refers specifically to the meat of an adult sheep, usually over a year old. It has a stronger and gamier flavor compared to lamb.

  • Mutton curry is a popular dish in South Asian cuisine.
  • He prefers the rich taste of mutton stew.
sheep meat

A general term for meat that comes from any sheep, regardless of age. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation as mutton or lamb is more specific.

  • The menu includes a variety of dishes made from sheep meat.
  • Sheep meat isn't as popular in some countries.
lamb

Refers to the meat from a young sheep, typically less than one year old. It has a milder and more tender taste compared to mutton.

  • Lamb chops are best served with mint sauce.
  • For Easter dinner, they roasted a whole leg of lamb.

Examples of usage

  • Mutton is a popular choice for traditional British dishes.
  • Shepherd's pie is typically made with minced mutton.
  • The restaurant specializes in dishes featuring mutton.
  • The mutton curry was spicy and flavorful.
  • Many cultures have traditional recipes using mutton.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carne de carneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hammelfleisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daging domba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baranina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŠ่‚‰ (ใ‚ˆใ†ใซใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท viande de mouton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carne de cordero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koyun eti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๊ณ ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญู… ุถุฃู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skopovรฉ maso

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baranina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŠ่‚‰ (yรกngrรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovฤje meso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sauรฐakjรถt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะน ะตั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoyun ษ™ti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carne de cordero

Etymology

The word 'mutton' has its origins in the Middle English word 'mutoun', which came from the Old French word 'mouton', meaning 'sheep'. The use of the term 'mutton' specifically for the meat of sheep dates back to the 14th century. Mutton has been a staple food source in many cultures throughout history, valued for its flavor and versatility in cooking.

See also: mutt.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,131, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.