corned
Definition
Adjective: - (of meat, especially beef) Preserved or cured using salt or brine. This process involves soaking or packing the meat in a strong salt solution (brine), sometimes with other seasonings, to prevent spoilage and impart flavor.
Usage
The adjective "corned" is used almost exclusively to describe meat, particularly beef, that has been preserved by salt-curing. It is not typically used for other preserved foods. - The sandwich was made with thinly sliced corned beef. - They prepared a traditional boiled dinner with corned beef and cabbage.
Advanced Usage
- "corned" as a past participle: While "corned" functions as an adjective, it originates from the verb "to corn," meaning to preserve with salt in granulated form (historically, "corn" referred to grains or small particles, like salt grains). This verb is now largely archaic.
- The butcher corned the beef last week. (This usage is rare in modern English.)
Variants and Related Words
- Corn (verb, archaic): To preserve (meat) with salt.
- Brine (noun): A high-concentration solution of salt in water, used for pickling and curing.
- Cure (verb): To preserve (meat, fish, etc.) by salting, drying, or smoking.
Synonyms
- Salt-cured
- Brine-cured
- Pickled (when referring to meat preserved in brine, though "pickled" more commonly refers to vegetables)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Corned beef: The most common compound, referring to salt-cured beef, often brisket.
- Corned hash: A dish made from chopped corned beef, potatoes, and onions.
Adjective
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(used especially of meat) cured in brine
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