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Salisbury steak (n.)

1897, from J.H. Salisbury (1823-1905), U.S. physician and food specialist, who promoted it. Incorrect use for "hamburger" traces to World War I and the deliberate attempt to purify American English of German loan words.

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Definitions of Salisbury steak from WordNet

Salisbury steak (n.)
ground beef patty usually with a sauce;
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