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单词 porterhouse
释义

porterhouse

/ˈpɔːtəhaʊs /
noun historical, chiefly North American
An establishment at which porter and sometimes steaks were served.Around 1814, this steak was served at a New York porterhouse and soon achieved national popularity....
  • A five story brick building at the corner Mercer and Prince Street was typical, with a porterhouse in its storefront and an expensive brothel upstairs.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from porter1 (sense 2) + house.

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