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drumette

American  
[druhm-et] / drʌmˈɛt /

noun

  1. the thick first section of a chicken wing that resembles a drumstick.


Etymology

Origin of drumette

First recorded in 1955–60; drum(stick) + -ette ( def. )


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The wings are a full wing — the drumette, flat and the tips.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2022

These are wings to take your time with, tearing apart the flat and drumette, finishing by crunching your way through the tip.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2022

They’re not the meatiest specimens I’ve ever seen, especially on the drumette end of these chicken sticks.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2022

It is a replica of a drumette made from plastic, and when I called the establishment to inquire about why, the woman who answered the phone said simply, "It's just a gimmick, a joke."

From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2022

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