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ham

/ˈhæːm/

noun

Meaning

  • The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.

  • A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.

  • Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.

    "a little piece of ham for the cat"

  • The back of the thigh.

  • Electronic mail that is wanted; mail that is not spam or junk mail.