lunchmeat


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lunch·meat

 (lŭnch′mēt′)
n.
Processed meat, often molded into a loaf and served sliced for use in sandwiches or salads; cold cuts. Also called luncheon meat.
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lunchmeat

(ˈlʌntʃˌmiːt)
n
(Cookery) US any precooked meat, usually eaten on sandwiches
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x Processed meats, such as bacon, bologna, sausage, and many types of lunchmeat
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