chitlings
[ chit-linz, -lingz ]
/ ˈtʃɪt lɪnz, -lɪŋz /
noun
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Also chit·lins [chit-linz] /ˈtʃɪt lɪnz/.
Words nearby chitlings
chital, chitarrone, chitchat, chitin, chitlin circuit, chitlings, chiton, chitosan, chittagong, chittamwood, chitter
Definition for chitlins (2 of 2)
chitterlings
or chit·lings
[ chit-linz, -lingz ]
/ ˈtʃɪt lɪnz, -lɪŋz /
noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
the small intestine of swine, especially when prepared as food.
Also chit·lins [chit-linz] /ˈtʃɪt lɪnz/.
Origin of chitterlings
1250–1300; Middle English cheterling; akin to German Kutteln in same sense
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Example sentences from the Web for chitlins
Dryin' up de fat for lard, trimmin' an' saltin' de meat an' chitlins.
British Dictionary definitions for chitlins
chitterlings
chitlins (ˈtʃɪtlɪnz) or chitlings (ˈtʃɪtlɪŋz)
/ (ˈtʃɪtəlɪŋz) /
pl n
(sometimes singular) the intestines of a pig or other animal prepared as a dish
Word Origin for chitterlings
C13: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Middle High German kutel
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