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☆ ham·burger (ham′bʉr′gər)
noun
- ground beef
- a fried, broiled, or baked patty of such meat
- a sandwich made with such a patty, usually in a round bun
Etymology: earlier Hamburg steak, after Hamburg
Also hamburg ham′·burg
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