Definition

Noun: 1. A leg of lamb or mutton, especially one that is roasted: The term specifically refers to the hind leg of a sheep, prepared as a joint of meat for cooking, typically by roasting.

Usage

The word "gigot" is used to describe a specific cut of meat. It is a culinary term, often found in recipes or on menus, particularly in contexts influenced by French cuisine, as the word originates from French.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The chef prepared a magnificent herb-crusted gigot for the Sunday dinner.
  • For the celebration, we ordered a whole gigot from the butcher.
  • The recipe calls for a gigot weighing approximately five pounds.

Advanced Usage

• "Gigot sleeve": This is a distinct, unrelated fashion term. It refers to a sleeve style that is very full and puffed at the shoulder and upper arm, tapering to a tight fit from the elbow to the wrist. It is named for its resemblance to the shape of a leg of lamb.
  • The vintage dress featured dramatic gigot sleeves.

Variants and Related Words

• Leg of lamb: This is the most common English synonym for the meat cut "gigot."
• Roast lamb: A general term for the dish made from this cut.

Synonyms

• Leg of lamb: The standard, non-specialized term.
• Haunch of mutton: A less common, somewhat archaic term, typically used for older sheep.

Notes

• "Gigot" is a loanword from French (). In modern English, it is considered a somewhat specialized or formal term for this cut of meat. The more everyday term is "leg of lamb."
• The unrelated term "gigot sleeve" is an example of how a word can develop a separate, specialized meaning in a different field (fashion).

Noun

1. lamb leg suitable for roasting