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mincemeat

noun mince·meat \ˈmin(t)s-ˌmēt\

: meat that has been cut into very small pieces : minced meat

: a mixture of raisins, apples, spices, etc., that is used especially in pies

Full Definition of MINCEMEAT

1
:  minced meat
2
:  a finely chopped mixture (as of raisins, apples, and spices) sometimes with meat that is often used as pie filling
3
:  a state of destruction or annihilation —used in the phrase make mincemeat of
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First Known Use of MINCEMEAT

1630
MINCEMEAT Defined for Kids

mincemeat

noun mince·meat \ˈmins-ˌmēt\

Definition of MINCEMEAT for Kids

:  a finely chopped mixture (as of raisins, apples, spices, and sometimes meat) that is especially used in pies

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