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    Mutton

    /ˈmʌtən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The flesh of mature sheep, specifically used as food.
    For dinner, we decided to have mutton curry, which is a popular dish in South Asia.
    Meat from a sheep that is older than one year.
    She prefers the flavor of mutton over lamb, especially when it's slow-cooked.
    A dish made with the meat of sheep.
    The restaurant is famous for its delicious mutton biryani, attracting food lovers from all around.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'moton', based on Latin 'mānsuētīnus' meaning 'domesticated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mutton dressed as lamb:
    An older person trying to look young.
    mutton pie:
    A type of pie filled with mutton.
    mutton stew:
    A dish made with mutton and vegetables.

    Related Words

    sheep
    A domesticated ruminant animal with a thick woolly coat.
    lamb
    Meat from a young sheep.
    goat
    A domesticated animal similar to a sheep but typically not as woolly.

    Slang Meanings

    A derogatory term for an old or unattractive person.
    Don't be such a mutton when it comes to fashion.
    To tease or make fun of someone.
    He was muttoning around with his friends at the party.