meatloaf

English

/ˈmitloʊf/, /ˈmiːtləʊf/

noun
Definitions
  • A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

Etymology

Compound from English meat (solid food, food) + English loaf.

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English

loaf

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