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offal

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Noun — The internal organs of a butchered animal, such as liver or kidney, eaten as food.

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offal and entrails cook with offal

Etymology

From Middle English offal, literally "off-fall" — the parts that "fall off" when an animal is butchered.

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What does “offal” mean?

The word “offal” means the internal organs of a butchered animal, such as liver or kidney, eaten as food. In plain terms, animal organ meats, or more generally, discarded scraps.

How do you pronounce “offal”?

“Offal” is pronounced O-fuhl (/ˈɒfəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “offal” in a sentence?

Here is “offal” used in a sentence: “Nose-to-tail cooking makes full use of offal that would otherwise be wasted.”

What part of speech is “offal”?

“Offal” is a noun.

Where does the word “offal” come from?

The word “offal” comes from Middle English. From Middle English offal, literally "off-fall" — the parts that "fall off" when an animal is butchered.

How many meanings does “offal” have?

“Offal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the internal organs of a butchered animal, such as liver or kidney, eaten as food.

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