offal
What is another word for offal? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The internal organs of a butchered animal, such as liver or kidney, eaten as food.
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How to use offal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
offal and entrails
cook with offal
Etymology
From Middle English offal, literally "off-fall" — the parts that "fall off" when an animal is butchered.
Full origin of offal →Frequently asked questions
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.
