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hamburger

noun
 
 
/ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡər/ US  /-ˌbɝː.ɡɚ/

Definition

[C] (informal burger, UK also beefburger) a round flat piece of minced beef, fried and eaten between two halves of a bread rollSausages, burgers and stuffingsSavoury dishes [U] US (UK mince) beef that is cut into very small pieces, used to make hamburgersCuts of meat
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