corned beef /ˌkɔːnd ˈbiːf◂ $ ˌkɔːrnd-/
noun [uncountable][
Date: 1600-1700;
Origin: corn 'to preserve with grains of salt' (16-19 centuries), from corn (noun)]
1. British English beef that has been cooked and preserved in a can
2. American English beef that has been covered in salt water and spices to preserve it
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