Biham

/bɪˈhæm/ noun

Definition

A type of ham or preserved meat product that has been specially treated or cured in a particular way.

Etymology

From bi- (two) combined with ham, possibly referring to a ham treated with two different curing methods or processes.

Kelly Says

The specificity of 'biham' suggests this was a technical butchering term from when European meatcutters had very precise names for different preparation methods—showing how food culture created its own technical vocabulary.

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