mincemeat
US /ˈmɪns.miːt/
UK /ˈmɪns.miːt/
1.
a mixture of chopped dried fruit, spices, and suet, typically used as a filling for pies or tarts.
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My grandmother makes the best mincemeat pies for Christmas.
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The recipe calls for a jar of prepared mincemeat.
2.
chopped meat, especially beef, used as a filling for pies or other dishes.
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Historically, mincemeat often contained actual meat.
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The old recipe for savory pies used spiced mincemeat.