# melton vs mutton

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### melton
*noun · IPA /ˈmɛlt(ə)n/ · frequency rank #32,498*
A tough, short-napped material used for making overcoats.

### mutton
*noun · IPA /ˈmʌt(ə)n/ · frequency rank #28,634*
The meat of sheep used as food; especially, that of adults.

## Source
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