: the tail of a beef animal
especially
: the skinned tail used for food (as in soup)
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Some of his more exotic options, like pizza topped with raw liver or oxtail ragu, are exclusive to Bonci’s Rome location.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The Serving Spoon is famed for its generous helpings of golden catfish, salmon croquettes and daily specials like oxtails on Wednesdays and shrimp and grits on the weekends.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Think short ribs, oxtail, shanks, or even brisket point cut.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Twin Isle, from Shirley’s Trini Cuisine chef Janelle Romeo, makes customizable bowls, roti wraps, bake-and-shark and oxtail fries.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The Serving Spoon is famed for its generous helpings of golden catfish, salmon croquettes and daily specials like oxtails on Wednesdays and shrimp and grits on the weekends.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Think short ribs, oxtail, shanks, or even brisket point cut.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Twin Isle, from Shirley’s Trini Cuisine chef Janelle Romeo, makes customizable bowls, roti wraps, bake-and-shark and oxtail fries.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Oxtail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxtail. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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