Offal

usgb/ˈɔːfl/
noun

The internal parts of an animal, often used as food.

The butcher made a pie using offal from the cow.
Visual representation of "offal" - The internal parts of an animal, often used as food.

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  • eat offal
  • cook offal
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Edible Variety

Offal refers to multiple edible animal organs, not just one specific part.

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Chicken hearts and livers are both considered offal.
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Culinary Delicacy

In some cultures, certain offal is a delicacy and eaten on special occasions.

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At the festival, they served the prized offal, duck liver pâté.
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Acquired Taste

Offal can have strong flavors; some people may need time to enjoy it.

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I wasn't sure about tripe at first, but after a while, I started to like this type of offal.
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