caul

Meanings

• noun

  In cooking, the inner membrane that covers the liver and other organs in an animal, especially a calf.

  - "The caul is a popular ingredient in French cuisine."
  - "The caul is often used to make tripe dishes."
  - "The butcher removed the caul before packaging the liver."

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Variants

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caul , cauls

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Etymology

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Old English col, from the Proto-Germanic kalō, meaning 'skin, hide'.

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Trivia

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1. Caul is sometimes referred to as 'mossy liver' due to its appearance.

2. In some cultures, a baby born with a caul is considered to be blessed.

3. Caul can be used as a natural wrapping for cooking meats and vegetables.

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Related Concepts

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1. tripe: Tripe is a dish made from the edible parts of the stomach of an animal, usually a cow, sheep, or calf. It is often cooked with onions, herbs, and spices.

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Culture

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In some cultures, the caul is believed to have protective properties and is kept as a talisman or amulet.

How to Memorize "caul"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a butcher preparing an animal carcass, removing the organs, and revealing the caul covering them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caul' with the image of a calves liver, covered by a thin, translucent membrane.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Covering All Organs' to remember the meaning of 'caul'.

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