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Irish stew

American  

noun

  1. a stew usually made of mutton, lamb, or beef, with potatoes, onions, etc.

Irish stew British  

noun

  1. a white stew made of mutton, lamb, or beef, with potatoes, onions, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Irish stew

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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Irish stew isn’t offered at Chuck E. Cheese.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

Anything from an Irish stew to a French beef Bourguignon suits my fancy.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2021

That evening he and an Army sergeant who stayed with him tried to boil an Irish stew in Stanton’s fireplace.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2021

It’s assured, unrushed, complex, soulful and passionate, with his specific Irish stew of R&B;, rock, gospel and folk.

From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2019

Slabs of ham, poached eggs, the leg of a roast chicken, thick Irish stew, lemon meringue.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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