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ham

nounmasculine/fjɐ̃.bɾɨ/high

fi·am·bre

Definition

Meat, usually from pork or poultry, that has been cooked and cured, typically sliced and eaten cold.
For a snack, he ate a bread and ham sandwich.
Turkey ham is a leaner option.
Common collocations
ham sandwichsliced hamcooked hamturkey ham

Etymology

Do francês 'jambon', através do espanhol 'fiambre'.

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