lamb-chop
Definition
Noun: A lamb-chop is a single, individual cut of meat taken from a lamb, typically including a rib bone. It is a small, tender piece of meat, often grilled, fried, or broiled.
Usage
The word "lamb-chop" is used to refer to a specific food item, a piece of meat for cooking and eating. It is a countable noun. * For dinner, we each had two lamb-chops with mint sauce. * The recipe calls for four thick lamb-chops. * She grilled the lamb-chop to perfection.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the plural form "lamb chops" when referring to multiple pieces.
- We bought a pack of lamb chops from the butcher.
Variants and Related Words
- Lamb chop (noun): An alternative spelling, often written as two separate words.
- Chop (noun): A more general term for a cut of meat, often containing a bone (e.g., pork chop, veal chop).
- Cutlet (noun): A similar thin slice of meat, but often boneless and sometimes breaded.
Synonyms
- Lamb cutlet
- Loin chop (a specific type of lamb chop cut from the loin)
Different Meanings
The word "lamb-chop" specifically refers to the cut of meat. It is not typically used in other contexts or with other meanings.
Noun
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chop cut from a lamb
