giblets

[ jib-lits ]

plural noun

1. the heart, liver, gizzard, and the like, of a fowl, often cooked separately.

giblets

/ ˈdʒɪblɪts /

plural noun

1. sometimes singular the gizzard, liver, heart, and neck of a fowl

Word History and Origins

Origin of giblets¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Old French gibelet a stew of game; compare French gibelotte rabbit stew

Word History and Origins

Origin of giblets¹

C14: from Old French gibelet stew of game birds, probably from gibier game, of Germanic origin

Example Sentences

If cookbooks really drain your giblets, Daniel Duane knows how you feel.

From The Daily Beast

When poultry is stewed, as in making stewed chicken, it is not uncommon to cook the giblets with the pieces of chicken.

From Project Gutenberg

This small piece of wing may be removed and then cooked with the feet and giblets.

From Project Gutenberg

After removing the giblets and preparing them as explained, wash them well, so that they may be used with the rest of the chicken.

From Project Gutenberg

The giblets may be cut into pieces and added or they may be left out and served after first cooking and then browning them.

From Project Gutenberg

Very often, instead of using the giblets for gravy, they are cooked in water and then chopped and added to the stuffing.

From Project Gutenberg