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corned beef

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corned beef
corned beef /ˌkɔːnd ˈbiːf◂ $ ˌkɔːrnd-/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1600-1700
 Origin: corn 'to preserve with grains of salt' (16-19 centuries), from corn (noun)
1. British English beef that has been cooked and preserved in a can
2. American English beef that has been covered in salt water and spices to preserve it