Gamiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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gamiest

 

[ หˆษกeษชmiษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of taste

Gamiest refers to a strong, pungent, and often unpleasant taste or smell associated with certain meats, particularly those that are rich in fat or have a strong flavor. It can also describe the characteristics of food that are gamy in flavor, often reminiscent of wild game. This taste profile may not appeal to everyone but is cherished by certain culinary enthusiasts. The term is commonly used when discussing game meats or older cuts of meat that have strong flavors.

Synonyms

pungent, robust, strong-flavored, wild

Examples of usage

  • The venison was too gamy for my taste.
  • I appreciate the gamy flavor of duck.
  • Some people love the gaminess of elk meat.
  • This dish has a rich, gamy aroma.
  • I prefer my lamb to be less gamy.

Translations

Translations of the word "gamiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais saboroso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฎเคพเค‚เคธเคพเคนเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช der gamigste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling beraroma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะผ'ััะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej miฤ™sny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚่‚‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus savoureux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs sabroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en lezzetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๊ณ ๊ธฐ ๋ง›์ด ๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู„ุฐุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvรญce masitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najviac mรคsovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€่‚‰่ดจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj mesnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mest kjรถt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n ษ™tirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs sabroso

Etymology

The term 'gamy' derives from the Old French word 'game', which means 'wild animal hunted for food'. The word has been used in the English language since the late 16th century to describe the flavor characteristics of such meats. Over time, 'gamy' evolved into an adjective, becoming more associated with not only wild game but also domesticated meats that may have developed strong flavors due to their diet or processing methods. The modern usage of the term reflects this nuance, emphasizing both the uniqueness and often polarizing nature of gamy flavors in culinary contexts. Its application can often provoke a wide range of opinions among diners and chefs alike, thus adding to the rich tapestry of culinary terminology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,129, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.