Wagyu

British  

/ ˈwæɡjuː /

noun

1. any of several Japanese breeds of beef cattle, raised to produce Kobe beef

2. another name for Kobe beef

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Etymology

Origin of Wagyu

Japanese

Example Sentences

“Maybe, if you are looking for an Australian Wagyu beef of a certain grade, that may be in short supply. But that would be momentarily, in a particular store at a particular point in time.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The five-time major champion goes back to his roots with Irish champ as a main course side dish to accompany either wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon.

From BBC

The menu skews Asian fusion, with sushi, dim sum, wagyu and — unsurprisingly — Peking duck as the centerpiece, served with pancakes, hoisin and scallions.

From Salon

Another standout was the braised wagyu short-rib skewer from the robatayaki menu, a melt-in-your-mouth bite.

From Salon

There’s also a mouth-watering 100-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots.

From Los Angeles Times