Sweetbreads (Noun)
Meaning
Edible glands of an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef carefully prepared the sweetbreads, a delicacy made from the pancreas or thymus gland of a young animal.
- Sweetbreads are considered a specialty in many high-end restaurants, where they are often served as an appetizer or main course.
- The recipe called for breaded and fried sweetbreads, which were then served with a tangy dipping sauce.
- In some cultures, sweetbreads are considered a nutritious and flavorful addition to traditional dishes, such as stews and soups.
- The butcher shop sold sweetbreads, which were harvested from the thymus gland of young calves, to adventurous foodies and chefs.