Meaning & use
Chevon
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The meat of a goat, used especially as a culinary term parallel to 'mutton' for sheep or 'beef' for cattle.
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Chevon curry is a popular dish in many parts of the Caribbean and South Asia.
The market stall sold fresh chevon alongside lamb and beef cuts.
A note on using this word
The term was coined in the twentieth century, modeled on 'mutton' and 'beef,' to give goat meat a more appealing name for consumers.
Words with a similar meaning
goat meat
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