offal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

A combination of off + fall attested from the late 14th century. Compare Middle Dutch afval and German Abfall.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɒf.əl/, SAMPA: /"Qf.@l/
• Rhymes: -ɒfəl

[edit] Noun

offal (uncountable)

1. The rejected or waste parts of a butchered animal.
2. The internal organs of an animal other than a bird, these organs being used as food.
3. A dead body.
4. Carrion.
5. That which is thrown away as worthless or unfit for use; refuse; rubbish.

[edit] Derived terms

• offalist

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• giblets