mince

Meanings

• noun

  Finely cut meat, often beef or pork, used in various dishes.

  - "She added mince to the spaghetti sauce."
  - "The hamburger patty was made from minced beef."

• verb transitive

  To chop or grind food into small pieces.

  - "Mince the garlic and onion before sautéing."
  - "The food processor minces the vegetables quickly."

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Synonyms

extenuate , palliate , weaken

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mince
dice , nice , pice

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Variants

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mince , minced , mincer , mincers , minces , mincing , mince no words , not mince (one's) words , not mince her words , not mince his words , not mince one's words , not mince their words , not mince words

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Etymology

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Old French 'mincer' meaning 'to crush, grind, or pound'.

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Trivia

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1. Mince pie is a traditional English dessert that is often served during the Christmas season.

2. The term 'mincemeat' refers to a mixture of fruits, spices, and sometimes meat or alcohol, used in various dishes.

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Related Concepts

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1. ground meat: Ground meat is similar to mince, but it is often used to refer to meat that has been processed through a grinder, resulting in larger pieces than mince.

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Culture

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Mince is a common ingredient in many cuisines, particularly in European and Asian cooking. It is used in various dishes such as spaghetti Bolognese, shepherd's pie, and hamburger patties. In some cultures, mince is also used as a stuffing for various dishes.

How to Memorize "mince"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the texture and appearance of minced meat. Imagine the small, uniform pieces that result from mincing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mince' with the act of chopping or grinding food into small pieces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mince Meat Makes Marvelous Meals' to remember the meaning of the word.

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