meat

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meat

noun \ˈmēt\

Definition of MEAT

1
a : food; especially : solid food as distinguished from drink b : the edible part of something as distinguished from its covering (as a husk or shell)
2
: animal tissue considered especially as food: a : flesh 2b; also : flesh of a mammal as opposed to fowl or fish b : flesh 1a; specifically : flesh of domesticated animals
3
archaic : 1meal 1; especially : dinner
4
a : the core of something : heart b : pith 2b <a novel with meat>
5
: favorite pursuit or interest
meat·ed \ˈmē-təd\ adjective
meat·less adjective

Examples of MEAT

  1. The restaurant serves a variety of meats.
  2. The real meat of the book is found in its discussion of his economic plan.

Origin of MEAT

Middle English mete, from Old English; akin to Old High German maz food
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to MEAT

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