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Noun: hamburger  'ham,bur-gu(r)
  1. Beef that has been ground
    "She used lean hamburger for her homemade burgers";
    - ground beef [N. Amer], mince [Brit]
     
  2. A sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
    "The diner was known for its juicy hamburgers";
    - beefburger, burger

Derived forms: hamburgers

Type of: beef, boeuf, sandwich, sarnie [Brit, informal]

Encyclopedia: Hamburger, Michael