English Explanatory Dictionary

iron ration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An emergency ration given to soldiers in the early 20th century, consisting of cakes made from beef bouillon powder and wheat; chocolate; and packets of salt and pepper.

Word forms

iron ration iron rations
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