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Mutton - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Mutton refers to the meat of an adult sheep, used as food. It is known for its rich, strong flavor and is commonly cooked in stews, curries, or roasts.

mutton

/ˈmʌtn̩/ /ˈmʌt(ə)n/

Definition:

Meat from a mature sheep, used as food.

Synonyms:

lamb, sheep meat, hogget

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

beef, pork

Common Collocations:

roast mutton, mutton chops, mutton stew

Derivatives:

muttony, muttonhead

Usage Tips:

Use "mutton" for meat from adult sheep; "lamb" refers to younger sheep.

Common Phrases:

dead as mutton, mutton dressed as lamb

Etymology:

From Old French "moton," meaning sheep or ram.

Examples:

  • 1. Shepherd’s pie often includes minced mutton.
  • 2. The chef prepared a delicious mutton curry for dinner.
  • 3. Mutton is tougher than lamb but richer in flavor.
  • 4. They served roast mutton at the medieval feast.

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