red meat
noun
1
: meat (such as beef) that is red when raw
2
: something substantial that can satisfy a basic need or appetite
hungry for the red meat of passionate partisanship—
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Beans, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean red meat, and poultry are good sources.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
Especially brilliant to soothe bloat after meals heavy in fats or red meat, the brand also recommends it as a tool for those who’ve undergone gallbladder removal.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Myoglobin is a protein usually found in red meat, and the amount of it can have a big effect on taste.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, China has lifted restrictions on a range of Australian exports, including wine, red meat and lobster.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
Especially brilliant to soothe bloat after meals heavy in fats or red meat, the brand also recommends it as a tool for those who’ve undergone gallbladder removal.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Myoglobin is a protein usually found in red meat, and the amount of it can have a big effect on taste.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, China has lifted restrictions on a range of Australian exports, including wine, red meat and lobster.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Red meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20meat. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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