offal
nounUK /ˈɒf.əl/
US /ˈɑː.fəl/
Offal is the parts of an animal, like the heart or liver, that some people eat as food.
The butcher sold offal such as liver and kidneys alongside the regular cuts of meat.
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2. The waste parts of a butchered animal that are not eaten, such as bones and trimmings.
The offal was collected and sent to be processed into animal feed.
3. Rubbish or waste material of any kind.
The alley was piled with offal from the nearby market.
4. The parts of a fish or bird left over after the main flesh is removed.
The cook saved the fish offal to make a rich stock.