tomalley

[ tom-al-ee ]

noun

, Cooking.

, plural tom·al·leys.

1. the liver of a lobster.

tomalley

/ ˈtɒmælɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tomalley¹

1660–70; earlier taumali < Carib

Word History and Origins

Origin of tomalley¹

C17: of Caribbean origin; compare Galibi tumali sauce of crab or lobster liver

Example Sentences

It is from mere prejudice that the liver (also called tomalley) is eschewed.

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