Meaning
The meat of sheep used as food; especially, that of adults.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English motoun, moton, from Old French mouton (“sheep”), from Vulgar Latin moltō, from Gaulish *multon-, from Proto-Celtic *moltos (“ram, wether”). Doublet of mouton.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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