mutton

Meanings

• noun

  The flesh of an adult sheep, especially when it is cooked.

  - "He enjoys eating mutton curry on weekends."
  - "Mutton is a popular dish in many parts of the world."
  - "The mutton stew was delicious."

• noun

  A young sheep.

  - "The farmer sold the mutton for a good price."
  - "Mutton is often used interchangeably with lamb."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmʌtn̩/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780238"

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Synonyms

sheepflesh , sheepmeat , laced mutton , Mutton Jeff

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mutton
hutton , putton , utton

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Variants

List of all variants of mutton that leads to same result
mutton , muttons , muttony , mutton dressed as lamb , leg-o'-mutton , leg-of-mutton , mutton snapper , muttonfish , muttonfishes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'myttan' meaning 'to kill' or 'slaughter'. Mutton refers to the meat of a sheep that is older than a lamb.

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Trivia

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1. Mutton was a popular food among the ancient Romans.

2. Mutton is richer in flavor compared to lamb.

3. Mutton is a good source of protein and essential minerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lamb: Mutton is the meat of an adult sheep, while lamb is the meat of a young sheep.

2. Sheep: Mutton is derived from the sheep, which is a domesticated mammal.

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Culture

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Mutton has been a staple food in various cultures for centuries. It is a significant ingredient in many dishes, such as mutton biryani, mutton rogan josh, and mutton kebabs. In literature, mutton is mentioned in works like Shakespeare's 'Othello'. In art, mutton is depicted in paintings like 'The Shepherd's Meal' by Jan Steen.

How to Memorize "mutton"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plate of mutton biryani.
   - Imagine the texture and color of cooked mutton.

2. associate
   

   - Associate mutton with curries and stews.
   - Connect mutton with the taste and aroma of spices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember M-U-T-T-O-N stands for Meat Used To Taste Outstanding.
   - Create a mental image of a mutton kebab on a skewer.

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