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tripe.

The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/tɹaɪp/
  1. The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The entrails; (by extension, humorous or derogatory) the belly.

    in-plural · uncountable · usually
  3. Something foolish or valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).

    derogatory · figuratively · uncountable · usually
  4. An edible lichen, especially rock tripe.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From Middle English tripe, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin; possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.

intj/tɹaɪp/
  1. That (what has just been said) is untrue.

    derogatory
Where this word comes from

From Middle English tripe, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin; possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.

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