giblets
Giblets (noun) means the edible internal organs of a bird, such as the heart, liver, and gizzard. Example: “She used the giblets to make gravy for the turkey.”
How to use giblets
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe small edible organs found inside a bird like a chicken or turkey, often bagged separately for cooking.
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She used the _____ to make gravy for the turkey.
Etymology
From Old French gibelet, a stew made from game birds.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “giblets” mean?
The word “giblets” means the edible internal organs of a bird, such as the heart, liver, and gizzard. In plain terms, the small edible organs found inside a bird like a chicken or turkey, often bagged separately for cooking.
How do you pronounce “giblets”?
“Giblets” is pronounced JIHB-luhts (/ˈd͡ʒɪbləts/ in IPA).
How do you use “giblets” in a sentence?
Here is “giblets” used in a sentence: “She used the giblets to make gravy for the turkey.”
What part of speech is “giblets”?
“Giblets” is a noun.
Where does the word “giblets” come from?
The word “giblets” comes from Old French. From Old French gibelet, a stew made from game birds.