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back bacon

American  
[bak bey-kuhn] / ˈbæk ˌbeɪ kən /

noun

Canadian.

  1. Canadian bacon: in Canada, usually coated with peameal or cornmeal.

back bacon British  

noun

  1. lean bacon from the back of a pig's loin

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Etymology

Origin of back bacon

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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I tried some of the Finnebrogue bacon from M&S. The back bacon tasted pleasant and mild, with a slight fruitiness.

From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2018

Atik dressed, went out to his sled, and brought back bacon, bread, beans, and butter.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

"Very well," said the Colonel, turning to the rest of the party, "I knew my boys would bring back bacon."

From "And they thought we wouldn't fight" by Gibbons, Floyd

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