irish stew
/'aiəriʃ'stju:/
Definition
- Noun:
- A traditional dish of Irish origin: "Irish stew" refers to a specific type of stew, typically made by simmering meat (historically mutton or lamb) with potatoes and onions. It is a simple, hearty, and classic comfort food.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- For dinner, we had a delicious Irish stew.
- The pub is famous for its authentic Irish stew.
- She learned to make Irish stew from her grandmother's recipe.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural reference: The term can be used to evoke a sense of traditional Irish cuisine or rustic, hearty cooking.
- The menu offered a taste of Ireland with its Irish stew and soda bread.
Variants and Related Words
- Stew (n): A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.
- Beef stew is also very popular in the winter.
Synonyms
- Lamb stew: A stew featuring lamb as the primary meat.
- Mutton stew: A stew featuring mutton as the primary meat.
Related Phrases
- To make Irish stew: The action of preparing this dish.
- He's going to make Irish stew for the St. Patrick's Day party.
Noun
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meat (especially mutton) stewed with potatoes and onions
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