Wagyu

British

/ ˈwæɡjuː /

noun

any of several Japanese breeds of beef cattle, raised to produce Kobe beef
another name for Kobe beef

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Etymology

Origin of Wagyu

Japanese

Example Sentences

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“Maybe, if you are looking for an Australian Wagyu beef of a certain grade, that may be in short supply. But that would be momentarily, in a particular store at a particular point in time.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Researchers say the impact of this work goes well beyond Wagyu cattle.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026

And after a local screwpine sorbet palate cleanser, Maldivian chefs slice up Wagyu tenderloin alongside baby leeks, eggplant, fennel pollen and coconut jus.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Crowd Cow’s Japanese A5 Wagyu brisket flat takes things to an entirely different level.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Hideki Matsuyama, the first champion from Japan, in 2022 splurged with sashimi, nigiri sushi and Wagyu beef.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

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