offals

Meanings

• noun

  Edible internal organs or entrails of an animal, often considered as by-products or waste and therefore not the primary focus of meat consumption.

  - "The butcher sold us a variety of offals for our stew."
  - "Many cultures have unique dishes made from offals, such as haggis in Scotland."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with offals
call , fall , hall , mall , pall

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Variants

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offal , offals

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Etymology

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Originated from Old French word 'offal' meaning 'waste, offscourings'.

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Trivia

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1. Offals are rich in essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.

2. In ancient Rome, offals were considered a delicacy and were often served to guests as a sign of wealth and hospitality.

3. The term 'offal' is also used to describe waste or by-products in other contexts, such as industrial processes and electronics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Edible organs: Organs that are consumed as food, such as liver, kidney, and sweetbreads.

2. Viscera: The soft internal organs of an animal, including the liver, spleen, and intestines.

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Culture

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Offals have cultural and historical significance in various cuisines around the world. For instance, in the Philippines, 'isaw' (grilled intestines) and 'sisig' (pork face and organ meat) are popular dishes. In India, 'Liver roast' and 'Chicken fry' are common offal dishes. In Japan, 'Uni' (sea urchin) and 'Fugu' (blowfish) are considered delicacies.

How to Memorize "offals"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the butcher cutting up an animal and separating the offals from the main meat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate offals with dishes like 'haggis', 'isaw', and 'sisig'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Off-Always-Find-Delicious-Dishes' to remember the meaning of offals.

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