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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
Related to MINCEMEAT
- Synonyms
- annihilation, decimation, demolishment, demolition, desolation, devastation, extermination, extinction, havoc, loss, destruction, obliteration, ruin, ruination, wastage, wreckage
- Antonyms
- building, construction, erection, raising
Rhymes with MINCEMEAT
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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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