Oxtail


[oks-teyl] /ˈɒksˌteɪl/

noun
1.
the skinned of an or steer, used as an ingredient in soup, stew, etc.
/ˈɒksˌteɪl/
noun
1.
the skinned tail of an ox, used esp in soups and stews
n.

Old English oxan tægl; see ox + tail (n.1).

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