mutton
Translation
mutton, sheep meat
Examples
We had roast mutton for Sunday dinner.
We had roast mutton for Sunday dinner.
Mutton has a stronger flavour than lamb.
Mutton has a stronger flavor than lamb.
Grammar Patterns
mutton (uncountable) meat from an adult sheep I don't eat mutton very often.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sheep meat; Compare with: lamb (meat from a young sheep)
Etymology
From Old French 'moton' (sheep). In English, the animal and its meat often have different names (e.g., cow/beef, pig/pork).
Memory Tips
Remember the 'M' in 'mutton' stands for 'Mature' sheep, distinguishing it from lamb.