Meaning & Definition of word "Mutton"
Mutton
/ˈmʌtən/
noun:
- 1. The flesh of mature sheep, specifically used as food.
- Example: For dinner, we decided to have mutton curry, which is a popular dish in South Asia.
- 2. Meat from a sheep that is older than one year.
- Example: She prefers the flavor of mutton over lamb, especially when it's slow-cooked.
- 3. A dish made with the meat of sheep.
- Example: 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 of mutton
Meaning: A derogatory term for an old or unattractive person.
● Example Sentence: Don't be such a mutton when it comes to fashion.
Meaning: To tease or make fun of someone.
● Example Sentence: He was muttoning around with his friends at the party.