Ground beef.
Mince
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Mince, that is."
"I've never seen such a Mince in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for ground meat (American: ground beef/hamburger meat). From French 'mince' (make small). Shepherd's pie, cottage pie use mince. Americans specify 'ground beef', British just say 'mince'.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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