CEFR B2

offal

noun

Meaning

The internal organs and entrails of a slaughtered animal, used as food.

Examples

Many cultures consider offal a delicacy, preparing dishes like liver pâté or tripe soup.
Offal is a good source of protein and nutrients, but it can also be high in cholesterol.

Synonyms: entrails, innards, viscera

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offal (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːfəl/

Definition

The internal organs and entrails of a slaughtered animal, used as food.

Examples

Many cultures consider offal a delicacy, preparing dishes like liver pâté or tripe soup.
Offal is a good source of protein and nutrients, but it can also be high in cholesterol.
The farmer sold the offal to a local butcher who specialized in traditional recipes.

How to Use offal

offal dish (collocation): A meal prepared using offal. — "She learned to cook a traditional offal dish from her grandmother."
animal offal (collocation): The internal organs of an animal. — "The farmer collected the animal offal for composting."

Synonyms of offal

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