William Morris Hunt

Beauty is that little something that fills the whole world, and is contained neither in a single straight nose, a long eyelash, nor a blue mountain. Some see it in a leg of mutton, others in a compound fracture; and to expect others to accept one's own definition of it is as absurd as to expect all humanity to use the same toilet-brush.

American Artist

Rachel Johnson

The reason we all need a mutton alert, which needs constant testing, like smoke alarms, is because there is really no such thing as age-appropriate dressing any longer, as I know because my wardrobe is interchangeable with my daughter's.

British Author

Nellie Bly

Even that was all consumed after two days, and the patients had to try to choke down fresh fish, just boiled in water, without salt, pepper or butter; mutton, beef, and potatoes without the faintest seasoning.

American Journalist

Jonathan Bailey

As a man you just think, oh no, can I grow a beard, can I do this, and a mutton chop is a really niche aspiration, but yeah, I got there.

English Actor

Mary Berry

I'm not great on the florals. I think you've got to wear what you're happy in and that is fun but isn't mutton dressed up as lamb.

British Chef

Nargis Fakhri

Courtship is like simmering mutton. You cook for hours and hours to taste the soft meat. It doesn't happen in two seconds!

American Actress

Joan Collins

I've always maintained that there is a very fine line between a daring, sexy older woman and mutton dressed as lamb.

Nana Patekar

I cook anything, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian. But mutton dishes are my favourite.

Indian Actor

Suresh Raina

My family members are vegetarians, but I like mutton and chicken seekh kebabs.

Indian Athlete

Mimi Chakraborty

I am a mutton lover. I have mutton once a week.

Used specifically for food; don't confuse with living sheep or wool-related uses.

Culinary Term

Refers to meat from adult sheep; lamb comes from young sheep.

Adult Sheep

Mutton is common in British, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Cultural Relevance

Used informally in conversation, often humorously or critically.

Colloquial Use

Implies age; suggests trying too hard to seem young.

Age Implication

Mostly used discussing appearance, style, or fashion.

Fashion Context

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Mutton

Meat from a fully grown sheep.

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A term used to describe an old or middle-aged woman.

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Culinary Term

Adult Sheep

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