Definition

The meat that comes from adult sheep, often used in cooking.

Example

We had mutton stew for dinner last night.

Conversation

Have you ever tried mutton before?

Yeah, I had it once at a friend's barbecue; it was really good!

I think I might try making a mutton stew this weekend.

That sounds delicious! Let me know how it turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mutton originates from Old French *mouton*, meaning sheep. The word refers specifically to the meat of a mature sheep.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for sheep, 'mouton', to remember that mutton is the meat from a mature sheep.

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