Pemmican
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛmɪkən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pemmican is a noun meaning A food made from meat which has been dried and beaten into a paste, mixed with berries and rendered fat, and shaped into little patties.
Meaning
A food made from meat which has been dried and beaten into a paste, mixed with berries and rendered fat, and shaped into little patties.
More Meanings
- (now rare) A speech or piece of writing that is very condensed, conveying a lot of thought or information in few words.
Example Sentences
I tried to eat some pemmican, but my mouth was too dry.
Word Forms
- pemmicans
- pemican
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pemican, pemmicanisation, pate, hoosh, forcemeat, pastie.
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