Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A ham; bacon.
- n. A guitar.
Examples
“Very traditional, very British … Sunday afternoon was spent picnicking in Christ Church meadow (albeit eating tortilla and jamon, which is perhaps a little more recherché).”
“Space technology is now being used to help Spanish ham experts ensure that hams awarded the highly prized 'jamon' label are worthy of the name.”
“For a Spanish ham to be named 'jamon' it has to meet specific criteria of water retention after several months of curing.”
“By applying this space-derived technology to ham production, Esteban Espuna has increased its profits at a rate of 3\% a year and is helping to guarantee the excellence of 'jamon'.”
“To make sure that a cured ham is really a 'jamon', the so-called PSE (pale, soft and exudative) hams need to be weeded out before they hit the market and dilute the quality brand of Spanish ham.”
“But visitors might do best to sample U.S. Open staples such as like indulging in the tender bone-in-ribeye served with a dab of creamy horseradish sauce ($46) at Champions or a fresh baguette topped with crushed tomatoes, serrano jamon, and slices of Manchego cheese ($9) at Wine Bar Food.”
“La Champagneria -- Upon entering the cozy confines of La Champagneria, you should immediately notice -- apart from the gorgeous jamon iberico hanging from the ceiling -- the ambiguous red wine spritzer that everyone appears to be drinking.”
The Huffington Post: Michael Yarbrough: A Student's Guide to Backpacking: Barcelona
“The ersatz olives consisted of olive essence encased in a "skin" of solidified olive juice; the synthetic soup combined a clear tomato-flavored broth with strips of gelatin treated to resemble "the best jamon iberico .”
“A big, rustling bowl of deep-fried squid with a salty chilli kick cost £7.50; a generous pile of jamon croquetas, the shells giving way to something creamy and intensely hammy within, was 50p less.”
“Restaurants Aplenty: It's best to heed recommendations if you want superior cuisine for your dining dollars in South Beach, so ask around: The Spanish infused cuisine at Soleà, W Hotel serves delectable tapas huevo frito con patatas, jamon y setas = Iberico ham and a fried egg served over wafer thin, house made crispy potatoes, chanterelle mushrooms and truffle oil and the rack of lamb is dynamite.”
The Huffington Post: Dwight Brown: Miami -- Luxury Vacations for Grown-ups
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