English Explanatory Dictionary

deviled ham

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mixture of ground ham with seasoning, making it spicy.

Word forms

deviled ham deviled hams devilled ham

Etymology

From associating hot or spicy food with the Devil; see devil (verb); compare deviled egg(s), deviled crab, devilled sausages.

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