Mutton: meaning, definitions and examples
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mutton
[ หmสtษn ]
meat
The flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food.
Synonyms
lamb, sheep meat.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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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:
๐ต๐น carne de carneiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Hammelfleisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ daging domba
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ baranina
๐ฏ๐ต ็พ่ (ใใใซใ)
๐ซ๐ท viande de mouton
๐ช๐ธ carne de cordero
๐น๐ท koyun eti
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ณ ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญู ุถุฃู
๐จ๐ฟ skopovรฉ maso
๐ธ๐ฐ baranina
๐จ๐ณ ็พ่ (yรกngrรฒu)
๐ธ๐ฎ ovฤje meso
๐ฎ๐ธ sauรฐakjรถt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะน ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแ แแก แฎแแ แชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoyun ษti
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.