sweetbread

American  

[sweet-bred] / ˈswitˌbrɛd /

noun

1. Also called stomach sweetbread.  the pancreas of an animal, especially a calf or a lamb, used for food.

2. Also called throat sweetbread.  Also called neck sweetbread,.  the thymus gland of such an animal, used for food.

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sweetbread British  

/ ˈswiːtˌbrɛd /

noun

1. the pancreas ( stomach sweetbread ) or the thymus gland ( neck or throat sweetbread ) of an animal, used for food

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Etymology

Origin of sweetbread

First recorded in 1555–65; sweet + bread

Example Sentences

The menu includes tabletop grills piled high with grilled short ribs, flap meat, sausage, beef sweetbreads, black sausage, and other deliciousness.

From Salon

The caramelized sweetbreads are probably one of the best that guests will ever taste in their lives.

From Salon

The pièce de résistance is sweetbreads staged with buttery roasted cauliflower florets, punched up with anchovies, and showered with earthy black truffles.

From Washington Post

Child’s landmark 1961 cookbook contained 524 recipes, for aspics and sweetbreads, poached eggs and mushrooms, chicken fricassee and calf’s brains in wine.

From Washington Post

Here’s what else to expect: breezy service, icy oysters, crisp cod perched on ratatouille and sweetbreads that cut like custard and arrive with a forest of mushrooms.

From Washington Post