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mutton

noun mut·ton \ˈmə-t^ən\

: the meat of an adult sheep used as food

Full Definition of MUTTON

: the flesh of a mature sheep used for food

— mut·tony \ˈmə-t^ən-ē, ˈmət-nē\ adjective

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

First Known Use: 13th century

MUTTONY Defined for Kids

noun mut·ton \ˈmə-t^ən\

: the meat of an adult sheep

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