leg of lamb

Thân thiện

A chef seasons a leg of lamb before roasting it.

Definition

Noun: A cut of meat from the upper hind limb of a young sheep, prepared for cooking, typically by roasting. This term refers specifically to the whole or a large section of the lamb's leg, often including the shank, which is sold for consumption.

Usage

The term "leg of lamb" is used to describe a specific retail cut of meat. It is typically the subject or object in sentences about cooking, buying, or serving food. * It is commonly modified by adjectives describing its size, preparation, or origin (e.g., a whole leg of lamb, a boneless leg of lamb, a New Zealand leg of lamb). * It is often followed by prepositional phrases indicating preparation or accompaniment (e.g., leg of lamb with rosemary, leg of lamb for the holiday dinner).

Examples

• As a subject:
  • The leg of lamb is roasting in the oven and will be ready in two hours.
  • A boneless leg of lamb is easier to carve.
• As an object:
  • We bought a leg of lamb for the Easter celebration.
  • The recipe calls for marinating the leg of lamb overnight.
• With modifiers:
  • She prepared a magnificent herb-crusted leg of lamb.
  • They shared a leg of lamb with mint sauce.

Advanced Usage

• "To carve a leg of lamb": This phrase refers to the specific action of slicing the cooked joint of meat for serving.
  • My father has the honor of carving the leg of lamb at family gatherings.

Variants and Related Words

• Lamb leg: A less common but synonymous term for the same cut of meat.
• Gigot: A term of French origin (gigot d'agneau) used in English culinary contexts to refer to a leg of lamb.
• Roast lamb: A general term for the dish made by roasting lamb, which could be made from a leg of lamb or other cuts.

Synonyms

• Lamb roast (when referring to the prepared dish).
• Joint of lamb (a more general British term that can include leg, shoulder, etc.).

Related Phrases

• Leg of lamb dinner: A common phrase denoting a meal where this cut is the central dish.
  • We're having a leg of lamb dinner on Sunday.

Học thuật

Noun

1. lamb leg suitable for roasting

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gigot