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Macon Common

Macon has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a city in central Georgia to the southeast of Atlanta

"We drove south from Atlanta until we arrived at Macon, Georgia's second-largest city."

2

fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry

"The sommelier recommended a crisp macon to pair with the roasted chicken."

3

A dry white or red wine produced in France.

"The traveler enjoyed a slice of macon, a cured mutton that tasted remarkably like bacon."

4

A form of cured mutton resembling bacon.

"He reached for his favorite piece of macon to enjoy while watching the game."

Usage: Do not confuse this term with the city in Georgia or France; it refers exclusively to salted pork that has been smoked and cured to resemble bacon. This archaic word is rarely used in modern cooking, where "bacon" or "pork belly" are standard terms.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The famous jazz musician Macon recorded his first album in New Orleans."

Example Sentences
"He reached for his favorite piece of macon to enjoy while watching the game." noun
"The macon on his plate looked delicious and perfectly cooked." noun
"She served her guests fresh bread with soft buttered macon slices." noun
"After the long hike, we settled down to eat warm cheese and salty macon by the fire." noun
See Also
mutton georgia bibb county noxubee county macon county mississippi bacon missouri
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
wine

Origin

Macon is an anglicized version of the French city name Mâcon. The original word likely comes from ancient Gaulish roots meaning "of the bear."

Rhyming Words
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