biltong

[ bil-tawng, -tong ]

noun

1. (in South Africa) strips of lean meat dried in the open air.

biltong

/ ˈbɪlˌtɒŋ /

noun

1. strips of meat dried and cured in the sun

Word History and Origins

Origin of biltong¹

1805–15; < Afrikaans, equivalent to bil rump + tong tongue

Word History and Origins

Origin of biltong¹

C19: Afrikaans, from Dutch bil buttock + tong tongue

Example Sentences

The house biltong is made from traditional grass-fed or aged beef, among other options, and thin little slices often have a richness that’s worthy of a platter or cheese board.

From New York Times

Learn how to marinade biltong, make edible Christmas gifts or, in October, brew your own cider with local expert James McCrindle, who covers the whole process, from gathering apples to pressing and tasting.

From The Guardian

This doesn’t dry it out – it’s not biltong – but it affects the texture in a profound way.

From The Guardian

But after some juice, biltong, chocolate and music on his iPod, he was back on his way.

From BBC

We started offering biltong and now we are also selling organic matcha green tea and organic acai from Brazil.

From The Guardian