beefsteak

Meanings

• noun

  A large slice of cooked meat, usually from a round or oval piece of beef.

  - "He ordered a rare beefsteak for dinner."
  - "The chef prepared a delicious beefsteak for the guests."

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Synonyms

brain mushroom , elephant ears , beefsteak , beef tomato , beefsteak

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beefsteak
beef cakes , steak fries , cheesesteak

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Variants

List of all variants of beefsteak that leads to same result
beefsteak , beefsteaks , beefsteak tomato , beefsteak tomatoes

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Etymology

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The term 'beefsteak' originated in the Middle Ages, when large pieces of meat were cooked on a spit over an open flame. The word is derived from the Old English term 'beof,' meaning cattle, and the Old Norse term 'steik,' meaning roast or broil.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest beefsteak was cooked in New Zealand in 2005 and weighed over 1,200 pounds.

2. In the United States, National Beef Lovers Day is celebrated on February 14th.

3. Beefsteak is a popular dish in the Dutch culture and is often served with mashed potatoes and gravy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Steakhouse: A restaurant specializing in the preparation and serving of steaks and other dishes made from red meat.

2. Barbecue: A cooking method in which meat is slow-cooked over an open flame or heat source, often accompanied by various side dishes.

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Culture

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Beefsteak is a staple dish in many cultures, including American, British, and Australian cuisines. It is often served with various side dishes such as mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables. In literature, beefsteak has been mentioned in various works, including F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' and Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. In art, there are several paintings depicting the preparation and consumption of beefsteak.

How to Memorize "beefsteak"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, juicy piece of beef cooked to your desired level of doneness. Visualize the sizzling sound and the aroma of the meat as it cooks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beefsteak' with a hearty meal or a satisfying dinner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'BIG STEAK' to help remember the definition: Beef, large, slice, cooked, meat, tasty, appetizing, delicious, and appealing.

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