calf's-foot jelly
noun
ˈkavz-ˌfu̇t- 
ˈkafs-,
ˈkävz-,
ˈkäfs-,
also ˈkāvz-
: jelly made from gelatin obtained by boiling calves' feet
Word History
First Known Use
1729, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of calf's-foot jelly was
in 1729
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“Calf's-foot jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calf%27s-foot%20jelly. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
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