gristle

Meanings

• noun

  The edible connective tissue found in meat, especially when it is overcooked.

  - "The gristle in this steak is making it difficult to chew."
  - "After removing the gristle, the chicken became more tender."

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Rhymes

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mistle , pistol , rattle

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Variants

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gristle , gristles

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Etymology

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Old English 'grystel' or 'grysel' meaning 'chewing' or 'grinding'.

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Trivia

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1. Gristle was once used as a type of glue in the production of parchment.

2. In some cultures, gristle is considered a delicacy and is used in various dishes.

3. Gristle can be used to make stock or broth, which is rich in flavor.

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Related Concepts

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1. connective tissue: Gristle is a type of connective tissue found in meat.

2. collagen: Gristle contains collagen, which is an important protein found in the skin, bones, and connective tissue.

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Culture

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Gristle is often considered a culinary nuisance, as it can be tough and difficult to chew when overcooked. However, it is also rich in flavor and provides important nutrients, such as collagen, to the meat.

How to Memorize "gristle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of meat with gristle, imagine the texture and appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate gristle with the idea of connective tissue and the texture of meat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gristle is tough, but full of nutrients' to remember the definition.

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