SPAM

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Alternative spellings 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Translations 1.2.5 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Blend of spiced and ham; the winning entry in a contest held in 1937 to rename Hormel Foods' spiced ham.

[edit] Proper noun

SPAM

1. Tinned meat made mainly from ham by Hormel Foods Corporation.

[edit] Usage notes

• The trademark name is in all capital letters.

[edit] Alternative spellings

• Spam (in informal use)
• spam (in informal use)

[edit] Derived terms

• spam musubi

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• zuspammen
• spammen
• Spammer