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Wagyu

British  
/ ˈwæɡjuː /

noun

  1. any of several Japanese breeds of beef cattle, raised to produce Kobe beef

  2. another name for Kobe beef

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Wagyu

Japanese


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From that restaurant Cardoso could look out the window and see sloping hills and Lucas’ Wagyu cows raised there on the farm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Lucas’ Wagyu can also be found in steak format and in a pasta Bolognese.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Talking about Wagyu, the prized Japanese beef, it’s easy to stumble into poetry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

In addition to upscale restaurants, Wagyu has become an offering at stadiums and fast-food chains including Arby’s, which has served it in burger form.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

The Wagyu Shop, another of A5’s many online sellers, offers a box of five different cuts for $349.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

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