Wagyu
Britishnoun
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any of several Japanese breeds of beef cattle, raised to produce Kobe beef
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another name for Kobe beef
Etymology
Origin of Wagyu
Japanese
Example Sentences
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Menu offerings include appetizers such as Dungeness crab cakes and lobster corn dogs, and entrées such as crispy chicken Milanese, honey miso glazed salmon and a signature Skywalker Ranch Wagyu burger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Each sandwich at Yerord Mas includes at least half a pound of Australian Wagyu, which costs about $11.50 per pound and is cured and smoked on site.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 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
“Costco can sell a lot of hamburgers, but if you want Wagyu, you’re going to Fleming’s Steakhouse,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
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