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Gammon Definition & Meaning

gammon
noun
  1. meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
  2. hind portion of a side of bacon

"Gammon" in song lyrics

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  • "toney v. gammon"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does gammon mean?
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) hind portion of a side of bacon
What part of speech is gammon?
Gammon is a noun.
How many definitions does gammon have?
Gammon has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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