Ternasco refers to the classic roasted lamb from Monzon, a small town in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. Ternasco with D.O. refers to suckling lamb from Aragon. The Spanish word "ternasco" comes from the word "tierno" meaning tender which refers to the tender meat of the suckling lamb which is usually and traditionally roasted. Ternasco is being exported to other autonomous regions in Spain. The Autonomous Region of Aragon is a land of hearty dishes which oftenly contain meat, especially lamb.