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boneless

American  
[bohn-luhs] / ˈboʊn ləs /

adjective

  1. without bones.

  2. having had the bones removed.

  3. floppy, as if lacking bones.


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But McLaren, who lives near the coast in North Ayrshire, believes there is more to the brainless, heartless and boneless invertebrates than people might think.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Menu offerings for boneless items like tenders and wings rose 29% over that period, the Journal reported.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

He’s now sent hundreds of homesick New Englanders classic dishes, like pork fried rice and boneless ribs from area favorites like Golden Temple in Brookline and Fantasy Island in Salem.

From Salon May 3, 2026

The pork chops of my childhood were thin, boneless, and oven-bound — salted and peppered just before they went in, cooked through without much ceremony.

From Salon Apr. 10, 2026

Shadows whirled and danced inside a tent, boneless and terrible.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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