ham

Meanings

• noun

  A type of cooked meat product made from pork, typically consisting of a whole pig or large portion thereof, cured by soaking in a brine solution and then being smoked, often served thinly sliced.

  - "He prepared a delicious ham for the holiday dinner."
  - "The family traditionally served ham for Christmas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhæm/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈhæm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

spam

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Synonyms

home base , abode , domicile , dwelling , house , residence , tenement , hambone , hamfatter , overactor , tear-cat , radio amateur

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ham
jam , dam , calm , psalm

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Variants

List of all variants of ham that leads to same result
ham , hams , hammed , hamming , Ham , ham-fisted , ham-handed , ham-handedly , ham-handedness , ham-handednesses , ham it up , daisy , daisy ham , daisy hams , Smithfield ham , Smithfield hams , Virginia ham , Virginia hams , Westphalian ham , Westphalian hams

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'ham' is Old English 'hamm', which meant 'piece of meat' or 'mass of meat'. The term comes from the Germanic word 'hamaz', meaning 'butt' or 'rump'.

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Trivia

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1. Ham is the second most consumed meat in the world, after poultry.

2. The term 'ham' can also refer to any large, thick slice of cooked meat, not just pork.

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Related Concepts

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1. pork: Ham is a type of pork product.

2. bacon: Bacon and ham are both pork products, but bacon is typically made from the back fat and rind of the pig, while ham is made from the hind leg.

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Culture

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In many cultures, ham is a traditional dish for various celebrations and festivities, such as Christmas, Easter, and Hanukkah. It has been featured in literature, art, and music, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

How to Memorize "ham"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, cooked pork leg with a glaze or crust on the outside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ham' with the holiday season and family gatherings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hams Hang High And Mighty' to remember that ham is a large, impressive dish.

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