MUTTON


Meaning of MUTTON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmə-t ə n ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English motoun, mutton, sheep, from Anglo-French mutun ram, sheep, mutton, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish molt wether

Date: 13th century

: the flesh of a mature sheep used for food

• mut·tony ˈmə-t ə n-ē, ˈmət-nē adjective

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