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Definition of mutton

mutton

/ˈmʌt.ən/
mut · ton
Adjective:muttony
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• noun

1

The flesh of a fully grown sheep used as food.

Example

"The traditional stew was simmered for hours to tenderize the rich, flavorful cuts of mutton."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In culinary terminology, 'mutton' strictly refers to the meat of an adult sheep, whereas 'lamb' refers to the meat of a sheep that is less than one year old.

• Rhymes for mutton

• Nearby Words

mutt
mutter
mutterer
mutton
mutton snapper
muttonchops
mutual

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'motoun', borrowed from Old French 'moton' (sheep), derived from Medieval Latin 'multo', which is likely of Gaulish origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mutton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mutton
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