chevon
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8.7
Meat from a goat that people eat
- noun
- /ˈʃɛvən/
- Specialized
:
cabrito
- At the market, you can buy fresh chevon alongside other types of meat.
Examples
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Many traditional dishes in the region feature chevon as the main ingredient.
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The chef prepared a spicy curry using tender chevon and fresh herbs.
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I love chevon in my stew.
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Have you ever tried chevon?
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The chef prepared a spicy curry using tender chevon and fresh herbs.
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Many traditional dishes in the region feature chevon as the main ingredient.
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At the market, you can buy fresh chevon alongside other types of meat.
Synonyms
1
9.3
A young goat cooked and eaten in Spanish or Latin American cooking
refers to meat from goats in general, not only young animals or regional dishes
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chevon comes from the French word chèvre, which means 'goat'. It was formed with a meat-like ending, like in mutton and venison, so chevon means 'meat from a goat'.