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mutton

Syllabification: (mut·ton)
Pronunciation: /ˈmətn/

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Definition of mutton

noun

  • the flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food:roast mutton

Derivatives

muttony

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French moton, from medieval Latin multo(n-), probably of Celtic origin; compare with Scottish Gaelic mult, Welsh mollt, and Breton maout

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