tenderpiece
nounUK /ˈtɛndəpiːs/
US /ˈtɛndərpiːs/
A tenderpiece is a soft, gentle little piece of something.
She saved the tenderpiece of bread for the baby bird.
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2. A small, choice cut of meat that is especially soft.
The stew was full of tenderpieces that melted in your mouth.
3. A person or thing that is treated with special care and affection.
The youngest puppy was the tenderpiece of the whole litter.
4. A gentle, loving part of a story or song.
The lullaby's tenderpiece made everyone feel calm and warm.