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Chianina

American  
[kee-uh-nee-nuh] / ˌki əˈni nə /

noun

  • Chianini
    plural
  1. one of a large breed of beef cattle, originally of Italy, used also as a draft animal.


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Etymology

Origin of Chianina

< Italian, feminine of chianino literally, pertaining to Chiana, a river and valley in Tuscany

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Made from Italy's Chianina cattle, bistecca alla Fiorentina is a classic Italian steak dish incorporating lemon and rosemary as finishes.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2023

The Americans also promised to source 80% of ingredients locally, including 100 tons of Tuscany’s prided Chianina beef for burgers.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 4, 2016

Later, guests were reportedly offered a choice between sea bass and Chianina steak.

From The Guardian Sep. 29, 2014

All the beef comes from the hormone-free Chianina cows that graze in nearby Val di Chiana.

From New York Times Mar. 5, 2010

What little fat there was in Chianina cuts had an unpleasant waxy aftertaste that marred roasts and stews.

From Time Magazine Archive

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