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Irish stew

American

noun

a stew usually made of mutton, lamb, or beef, with potatoes, onions, etc.

Irish stew British

noun

a white stew made of mutton, lamb, or beef, with potatoes, onions, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Irish stew

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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The favorite at 2-1 is Irish stew, that hearty concoction of lamb, potatoes and vegetable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

Anything from an Irish stew to a French beef Bourguignon suits my fancy.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2021

Irish stew is made with Native Americans' potatoes.

From Washington Post • May 20, 2021

It’s assured, unrushed, complex, soulful and passionate, with his specific Irish stew of R&B;, rock, gospel and folk.

From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2019

He’s never eaten in a universal commissary with choices from udon to bucatini, Irish stew to pepián.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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