brisket
noun/ˈbrɪskɪt/
Frequency rank: #14,702 most common English word
Meaning
A cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of a cow or other animal.
Example sentence
The chef slow-cooked brisket for hours until it was tender and full of flavor.
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