mutton
noun
mut·ton ˈmə-tᵊn 
: the flesh of a mature sheep used for food
muttony
ˈmə-tᵊn-ē
adjective ˈmət-nē
Example Sentences
a meal of mutton and potatoes
Recent Examples on the Web Demand for domestic lamb and mutton has fallen to imports from Australia and New Zealand—nations that along with China also dominate the global wool market. 
Amrith Ramkumar, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 In yet another affront to tradition, both shops use beef instead of mutton. New York Times, 26 June 2022 And actually, a mutton chop for breakfast sounds pretty great?! Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2022 At the center of it all was Posty, wearing a school uniform a la Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice, with two silver bullet earrings dangling beside his mutton chops. Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2022 Throughout the weekend, visitors to the park will be able to shop craft booths and taste Native American dishes, including mutton stew and frybread. San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2022 Entrees, ranging from 11.99 for a dal fry to $17.99 for a lamb tikka masala, also have spicy options such as shrimp, mutton or fish curries, vindaloos and kadai chicken. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2022 Cornyval time in Helotes, with live music, a carnival and mutton bustin’ on tap. San Antonio Express-News, 29 Apr. 2022 There was nothing wrong with her leg-of-mutton sleeves and lace bodice. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2022 See More
Amrith Ramkumar, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 In yet another affront to tradition, both shops use beef instead of mutton. New York Times, 26 June 2022 And actually, a mutton chop for breakfast sounds pretty great?! Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2022 At the center of it all was Posty, wearing a school uniform a la Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice, with two silver bullet earrings dangling beside his mutton chops. Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2022 Throughout the weekend, visitors to the park will be able to shop craft booths and taste Native American dishes, including mutton stew and frybread. San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2022 Entrees, ranging from 11.99 for a dal fry to $17.99 for a lamb tikka masala, also have spicy options such as shrimp, mutton or fish curries, vindaloos and kadai chicken. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2022 Cornyval time in Helotes, with live music, a carnival and mutton bustin’ on tap. San Antonio Express-News, 29 Apr. 2022 There was nothing wrong with her leg-of-mutton sleeves and lace bodice. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English motoun, mutton, sheep, from Anglo-French mutun ram, sheep, mutton, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish molt wether
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing mutton
Kids Definition
mutton
noun
mut·ton ˈmə-tᵊn
: the meat of an adult sheep