Meaning of the word "cured ham" in English

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cured ham

US /kjʊrd hæm/
UK /kjʊəd hæm/

Noun

ham that has been preserved by salting, smoking, or drying

Example:
We had delicious slices of cured ham for breakfast.
The recipe calls for thinly sliced cured ham.