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forcemeat

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːsmiːt/

Definition of forcemeat

noun

[mass noun]
  • a mixture of meat or vegetables chopped and seasoned for use as a stuffing or garnish: pheasant sandwiched between a forcemeat of venison and wild boar [mass noun]:fill the terrine with layers of forcemeat

Origin:

late 17th century: from obsolete force 'to stuff', alteration (influenced by the force1 (verb)) of farce, from French farcir (see farce)

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Definition of forcemeat in the US English dictionary