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tomalley

American  
[tom-al-ee] / ˈtɒmˌæl i /

noun

Cooking.

plural

tomalleys

  1. the liver of a lobster.

tomalley British  
/ ˈtɒmælɪ /

noun

  1. fat from a lobster, called "liver", and eaten as a delicacy

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Etymology

Origin of tomalley

1660–70; earlier taumali < Carib

Example Sentences

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The sauce shifts, taking on the sweet flavors of the crab shells, meat and tomalley, and the cioppino comes into view.

From New York Times • May 2, 2022

It was adapted from a tuna fisherman named Joe in San Pedro and features lobster tomalley — the animal’s digestive gland — along with pine nuts and raisins.

From New York Times • May 2, 2022

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