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corned

American  
[kawrnd] / kɔrnd /

adjective

  1. marinated in brine, often containing garlic, peppercorns, cloves, etc.; preserved or cured with salt.

    Fish or corned meat was a common menu item for Byzantine households of the 13th century.

    I have a great recipe that features corned cabbage.


corned British  
/ kɔːnd /

adjective

  1. (esp of beef) cooked and then preserved or pickled in salt or brine, now often canned

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of corned

First recorded in 1570–80; corn 1 + -ed 2

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Dishes she's made range from panackelty, a stew consisting of potatoes, onions and corned beef, to Staffordshire oatcakes, a type of yeasted pancake, and Lancashire hotpot, made with mutton or lamb.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Though a corned beef and cabbage plate may be synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S., the dish is more rooted in Irish-American culture than traditional Irish culture.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024

Capitol Hill Blog reports that in addition to delicate pastries, the new location will include hearty savory fare like Reuben sandwiches and corned beef hash.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

We use a ton of coconut milk, we eat a lot of lamb and corned beef and wrap dishes in taro leaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2023

“Nathan’s hot dogs. New York pastrami, corned beef, baked pretzels, NewYork Italian ices, and don’t forget”—he pauses, dramatic—“Manhattan clam chowder.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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