Organ meat: meaning, definitions and examples
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organ meat
[ หษหษกษn miหt ]
food
The internal organs of an animal, typically used as food. Organ meats are rich in nutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamins A and B12.
Synonyms
entrails, offal, variety meats.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| organ meat |
Used in general culinary contexts to describe any edible internal organs of animals. It is more clinical and neutral.
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| offal |
Commonly used in British English to refer to the internal organs and entrails of a butchered animal, often seen in culinary contexts. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation.
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| variety meats |
Used in American culinary contexts to describe edible animal organs. It is a more polite and neutral term compared to 'offal'.
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| entrails |
Often used in a more graphic or gruesome context, especially in horror or when describing butchery.
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Examples of usage
- Many cultures consider organ meats to be delicacies.
- Liver, heart, and kidneys are common types of organ meats.
- Eating organ meats can provide essential vitamins and minerals for a balanced diet.
Translations
Translations of the word "organ meat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น miรบdos
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเค เคฎเคพเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Innereien
๐ฎ๐ฉ jeroan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัััะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ podroby
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ่่
๐ซ๐ท abats
๐ช๐ธ vรญsceras
๐น๐ท sakadat
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ด์ฅ์ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูู ุงูุฃุนุถุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ vnitลnosti
๐ธ๐ฐ vnรบtornosti
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่่
๐ธ๐ฎ drobovina
๐ฎ๐ธ innmat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะบ-าะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแก แฎแแ แชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ orqan ษti
๐ฒ๐ฝ vรญsceras
Etymology
The consumption of organ meats dates back to ancient times when our ancestors utilized all parts of the animal for sustenance. Organ meats were valued for their high nutrient content and were considered a vital part of a balanced diet. Over the years, the popularity of organ meats has fluctuated, but they continue to be enjoyed in various cuisines around the world.