Westphalian ham

American  

noun

1. a hard German ham with a distinctive flavor derived from being smoked over beechwood and juniper.

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Etymology

Origin of Westphalian ham

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

For instance, the Peace of Westphalia carries a reproduction of the original document, portraits and biographies of the signatories, and a statistical table of the Westphalian ham industry.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

When this was accomplished we started for our tent, and finding no preparation for supper, I said, "Fritz, let us have a Westphalian ham."

From The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island by Wyss, Jean Rudolph

When this was accomplished we started for our tent, and finding there no preparation for supper, I said, `Fritz, let us have a Westphalian ham.'

From Swiss Family Robinson by Wyss, Johann David

But to the fading palate bring relief, By the Westphalian ham or Belgic beef.

From A Poetical Cook-Book by Moss, Maria J.