oxtail

noun

ox·tail ˈäks-ˌtāl

: the tail of a beef animal

especially : the skinned tail used for food (as in soup)

Examples of oxtail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cottrell also recommends these two L.A. spots as among his favorites: Hungry Joe’s Jamaican Restaurant in Inglewood, for oxtails, and Hawkins House of Burgers in Watts. —

Xennia Hamilton, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2024 There was once a time where oxtails were super cheap. —

Nate Rau, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024 The unique menu includes a variety of stews such as oxtail stew and goat stew, plus cod, curry chicken, jerk chicken, turkey wings and house specials. —

Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2024 Yes, the model was untenable, but the insanely detailed grain bowls and noodles with gochujang-revved oxtail ragù were like nothing before or since: mind-jangling, comforting, stubbornly affordable. —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for oxtail

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