mutton
0 antonyms and opposites of mutton, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The meat of an adult sheep, used as food.
How to use mutton
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French mouton ("sheep"), tracing back to a Gaulish word for a ram or wether — the same root that gives French "mouton" today.
Full origin of mutton →Frequently asked questions
What does “mutton” mean?
The word “mutton” means the meat of an adult sheep, used as food. In plain terms, sheep meat, especially from an older animal, as opposed to lamb which comes from a young one.
How do you pronounce “mutton”?
“Mutton” is pronounced MUHTN (/ˈmʌt(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “mutton” in a sentence?
Here is “mutton” used in a sentence: “The stew was made with slow-cooked mutton and root vegetables.”
What part of speech is “mutton”?
“Mutton” is a noun.
Where does the word “mutton” come from?
The word “mutton” comes from Old French. From Old French mouton ("sheep"), tracing back to a Gaulish word for a ram or wether — the same root that gives French "mouton" today.
How many meanings does “mutton” have?
“Mutton” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the meat of an adult sheep, used as food.