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corned beef

noun [U]
 
 
/ˌkɔːndˈbiːf/ US  /ˌkɔːrnd-/

Definition

cooked beef that has been preserved in salty water and spices, often sold in tins (= metal containers)Sausages, burgers and stuffings
(Definition of corned beef noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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