oxtail

[ oks-teyl ]

noun
  1. the skinned tail of an ox or steer, used as an ingredient in soup, stew, etc.

Origin of oxtail

1
First recorded in 1675–85; ox + tail1

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oxtail

/ (ˈɒksˌteɪl) /


noun
  1. the skinned tail of an ox, used esp in soups and stews

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