chitterlings

or chit·lings

[ chit-linz, -lingz ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the small intestine of swine, especially when prepared as food.

chitterlings

/ ˈtʃɪtlɪŋz; ˈtʃɪtəlɪŋz; ˈtʃɪtlɪnz /

plural noun

1. sometimes singular the intestines of a pig or other animal prepared as a dish

Word History and Origins

Origin of chitterlings¹

1250–1300; Middle English cheterling; akin to German Kutteln in same sense

Word History and Origins

Origin of chitterlings¹

C13: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Middle High German kutel

Example Sentences

Or may it have been "Cat and Chitterlings," in allusion to the source from which fiddlestrings were said to be derived?

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We do not think it necessary to indicate here how to make black puddings, chitterlings, Bologna, and other sausages.

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And here, again, is a butcher's boy washing a mess of chitterlings as if it were an old loin-cloth.

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When the chitterlings are quite tender all through, take them up and drain them.

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You have for the most part given us chitterlings, but of these we ourselves have no lack.

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