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Definition of Maconochie in English: Maconochie(also McConochie) noun məˈkɒnəkiməˈkɒnəxi Informal. Meat stewed with vegetables and tinned, especially as supplied to British soldiers on active service; a tin of such meat.
OriginEarly 20th century. From the name of the makers, MaconochieBrothers, ‘preserved provision, sauce & pickle manufacturers, fish curers &c.’. Definition of Maconochie in US English: Maconochie(also McConochie) noun Informal. Meat stewed with vegetables and tinned, especially as supplied to British soldiers on active service; a tin of such meat.
OriginEarly 20th century. From the name of the makers, MaconochieBrothers, ‘preserved provision, sauce & pickle manufacturers, fish curers &c.’. |