Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A ham; bacon.
  • noun A guitar.

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Examples

  • Very traditional, very British … Sunday afternoon was spent picnicking in Christ Church meadow (albeit eating tortilla and jamon, which is perhaps a little more recherché).

    Archive 2007-04-01 Stephen Tall 2007

  • Very traditional, very British … Sunday afternoon was spent picnicking in Christ Church meadow (albeit eating tortilla and jamon, which is perhaps a little more recherché).

    Scenes from a Bank Holiday week-end Stephen Tall 2007

  • For a Spanish ham to be named 'jamon' it has to meet specific criteria of water retention after several months of curing.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2008

  • By applying this space-derived technology to ham production, Esteban Espuna has increased its profits at a rate of 3\% a year and is helping to guarantee the excellence of 'jamon'.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2008

  • To make sure that a cured ham is really a 'jamon', the so-called PSE (pale, soft and exudative) hams need to be weeded out before they hit the market and dilute the quality brand of Spanish ham.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2008

  • Space technology is now being used to help Spanish ham experts ensure that hams awarded the highly prized 'jamon' label are worthy of the name.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2008

  • La Champagneria -- Upon entering the cozy confines of La Champagneria, you should immediately notice -- apart from the gorgeous jamon iberico hanging from the ceiling -- the ambiguous red wine spritzer that everyone appears to be drinking.

    Michael Yarbrough: A Student's Guide to Backpacking: Barcelona Michael Yarbrough 2011

  • La Champagneria -- Upon entering the cozy confines of La Champagneria, you should immediately notice -- apart from the gorgeous jamon iberico hanging from the ceiling -- the ambiguous red wine spritzer that everyone appears to be drinking.

    Michael Yarbrough: A Student's Guide to Backpacking: Barcelona Michael Yarbrough 2011

  • La Champagneria -- Upon entering the cozy confines of La Champagneria, you should immediately notice -- apart from the gorgeous jamon iberico hanging from the ceiling -- the ambiguous red wine spritzer that everyone appears to be drinking.

    Michael Yarbrough: A Student's Guide to Backpacking: Barcelona Michael Yarbrough 2011

  • But visitors might do best to sample U.S. Open staples such as like indulging in the tender bone-in-ribeye served with a dab of creamy horseradish sauce ($46) at Champions or a fresh baguette topped with crushed tomatoes, serrano jamon, and slices of Manchego cheese ($9) at Wine Bar Food.

    Now Serving off Court Sophia Hollander 2011

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