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Big Z
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Big Z asked in Food & DrinkOther - Food & Drink · 1 decade ago

Why are hamburger called ham-burgers?

They're not ham. They're not even pig.

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  • elitePupu
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    the stuff originated from germany in a city called hamburg :D

  • Misty
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    The word hamburger comes from Hamburg steak, which originated in the German city of Hamburg. Contrary to what folk etymology might lead one to believe, there is no actual 'ham' in a hamburger.

    Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger
  • mortiicia3
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Because they supposedly originated in Hamburg, Germany.

  • Dawna
    1 decade ago

    FYI - hamburgers in Cuba are actually ground ham.

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  • Tracy D
    1 decade ago

    because they originated in Hamburg, Germany.

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