gristle

/ˈɡɹɪsəl/ · noun

Meaning

Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.
(from obsolete scientific theory) Bone not yet hardened by age and hard work.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cartilage(English)grating(English)gobbet(English)raven's bone(English)grume(English)grit(English)sticking(English)gritting(English)cosey(English)throbbing(English)tutti(English)voltaire(English)

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Sources

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