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tripe

UK/tɹaɪp/ US/ˈtraɪp/ uncommon dated slang

noun

1.

lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food

2.

Origin

From Middle English tripe, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin; possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.

Phrases

  • honeycomb tripe
  • plain tripe
  • rock tripe
  • tripe and onions

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