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noun
A cut of beef taken from the thick end of the short loin; it has a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin; a porterhouse steak.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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noun
A public house where porter was sold; often also served steaks, chops etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, historical
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noun
large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: porterhouse steak
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: beefsteak
History
From porter + house.
