crown roast

noun

, Cooking.

1. a cut of meat, especially lamb, veal, or pork, that is made by tying two rib roasts together in a circle.

crown roast

noun

1. a roast consisting of ribs of lamb or pork arranged in a crown shape

Word History and Origins

Origin of crown roast¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Crown roast of lamb is a rather unusual dish at a luncheon, but it is an attractive one and not too heavy for the meal.

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