giblets

[ jib-lits ]

plural noun

1. the heart, liver, gizzard, and the like, of a fowl, often cooked separately.

giblets

/ ˈdʒɪblɪts /

plural noun

1. sometimes singular the gizzard, liver, heart, and neck of a fowl

Word History and Origins

Origin of giblets¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Old French gibelet a stew of game; compare French gibelotte rabbit stew

Word History and Origins

Origin of giblets¹

C14: from Old French gibelet stew of game birds, probably from gibier game, of Germanic origin

Example Sentences

In fact, in the case of supermarket turkeys, the necks are often removed or relegated to a slimy plastic bag of giblets that gets jammed into the cavity.

From Salon

It was labor-intensive, requiring endless stirring and patience, a consortium of giblets that had stewed for hours, a loaf of white bread for frequent tasting, and grease.

From Washington Post

"I don't want to touch the giblets. Can I fish them out with a coat hanger?"

From Salon

She had used blood, liver, bones and gizzard because they were affordable, then giblets got too expensive, and she replaced them with fried eggs.

From BBC

Remove the giblets, put them in a pot of water with aromatic vegetables and simmer to a stock that can be used for soup or, if you dare to try, gravy.

From Washington Post