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calf's-foot jelly

noun \ ˈkavz-ˌfu̇t- , ˈkafs- , ˈkävz- , ˈkäfs- also ˈkāvz- \

Definition of calf's-foot jelly

: jelly made from gelatin obtained by boiling calves' feet

First Known Use of calf's-foot jelly

1729

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