Mincemeaty

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of mincemeat.

    "A spicy mincemeaty fragrance appeared to cling to her big motherly apron; […]"

  2. 2
    With mincemeat.

    "If you have always considered mincemeat tarts as dessert, here’s a big surprise. These hot mincemeat tarts are served with turkey, no less. They have been fixed specially as a relish to go with turkey. They are sprightly of flavor, completely mincemeaty, yet without the rich sweetness usually associated with mincemeat."

Example

More examples

"A spicy mincemeaty fragrance appeared to cling to her big motherly apron; […]"

Etymology

From mincemeat + -y.

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