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Mutton is older sheep. In Australia theres a saying "mutton done upas lamb", this is when an older lady is dressed in clothing that is more appopriate for the younger ladies.

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Q: Why is a cooked sheep called mutton but cooked lamb is lamb?
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What do you call the meat of sheep?

it depends how old it is. If it's a baby sheep it's called Lamb, if it's a fully-grown sheep it's called Mutton. Lamb is usually more popular because the meat is younger and fresher.


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What is the meat of a Female sheep called?

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Is the lamb in a grocery store sheep or lamb?

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What is flesh of lamb called?

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What is young lamb meat called?

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What is the flesh of a sheep called?

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Where is the mutton on a Suffolk lamb?

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What is lambs meat called?

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