headcheese

[ hed-cheez ]

noun

1. a seasoned loaf made of the head heads meat, sometimes including the tongue or brains, of a calf or pig and molded in the natural aspic of the head. heads.

headcheese

/ ˈhɛdˌtʃiːz /

noun

1. a seasoned jellied loaf made from the head and sometimes the feet of a pig or calf Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)brawn

Word History and Origins

Origin of headcheese¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; head + cheese ¹

Example Sentences

Casual dishes like po’ boys are offered next to headcheese and caviar.

From Washington Blade

Take back that sack or we will sell you for headcheese before night!'

From Project Gutenberg

There's headcheese besides but that's made of a pig's head and is only a cheese by discourtesy.

From Project Gutenberg

What he called "shiverin' jimmy" proved to be animated headcheese.

From Project Gutenberg

Headcheese is usually made from the hog's head but odds and ends also can be used not only from pork but from beef and veal.

From Project Gutenberg