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Meaning of air-cured in English:

air-cured

adjective

  • Preserved or dried by exposure to air.

Pronunciation

air-cured

/ˈɛːkjʊəd/ /ˈɛːkjɔːd/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Spirit of the Times: a chronicle of the turf, agriculture, field sports, literature and the stage. From air + cured.