Offal
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: The entrails and internal organs of an animal, used as food.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑfəl/, UK: /ˈɒf(ə)l/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "offal" comes from Middle English, meaning "refuse or waste material." It was originally used to describe any part of an animal that was not considered meat, such as the head, feet, and organs. Today, offal is considered a delicacy in many cultures and is used in a variety of dishes, including haggis, pâté, and tripe soup.
5. Synonyms: Variety meats, organ meats, entrails, guts.
6. Related Words: Liver, heart, tripe, spleen, kidney.
7. Example Sentences:
- The restaurants specialty is a dish made with offal and root vegetables.
- Some people find the taste of offal too strong, but others love it.
- The butcher sells offal to local restaurants and markets.