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baby beef

American  

noun

  1. a young beef animal that has been fattened for marketing when 12 to 20 months old.

  2. the meat of a baby beef.

Etymology

Origin of baby beef

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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The growing of baby beef is coming into much favor.

From Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry by Pratt Food Co.

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