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chitlins - 4 dictionary results

chit⋅lings

[chit-linz, -lingz]
–noun
chitterlings.
Also, chit⋅lins [chit-linz] .

chit⋅ter⋅lings

[chit-linz, -lingz]
–noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
the small intestine of swine, esp. when prepared as food.
Also, chitlings, chitlins.


Origin:
1250–1300; ME cheterling; akin to G Kutteln in same sense
chit·lins or chit·lings   (chĭt'lĭnz)   
pl.n.  Variants of chitterlings.
chit·ter·lings also chit·lins or chit·lings   (chĭt'lĭnz)   
pl.n.  The small intestines of pigs, especially when cooked and eaten as food.

[From Middle English chiterling, probably diminutive of Old English *cieter, intestines.]
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