Virginia ham
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Virginia ham
An Americanism dating back to 1625–35
Example Sentences
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She does recommend “the backbone of a more elevated bread,” something a touch firmer, such as the oat bread recipe in her cookbook, as well as a quality Virginia ham.
From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2023
The Final Gravity Brewing Company had opened near Love Shack, a breakfast spot offering Virginia ham and eggs on a croissant.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2021
A soft-serve-and-chicken sandwich shop, Milk Drunk dresses poultry up with various sauces and toppings from Virginia ham to pineapple slaw.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2020
“Beautiful pineapple and coconut cakes, pies, Virginia ham with cloves,” he says, with the same relish as when listing famous friends or describing designer outfits.
From The Guardian • May 23, 2020
They stated, furthermore, that they were not being paid in real money but in scrip, which was good only to buy Virginia ham in the company commissaries.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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