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单词 tomalley
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Definition of tomalley in English:

tomalley

noun ˈtɒmaliˈtämˌalē
North American
  • The digestive gland of a lobster, which turns green when cooked, and is considered a delicacy.

    〈北美〉(当美味食品吃的)龙虾肝

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The tomalley is the creamy, pea-colored liver and pancreas of the lobster often used to thicken soups and sauces.
    • I drew the line at eating the gungy green substance known as tomalley, which is in fact, lobster liver, considered by many to be a great delicacy.
    • Cut the lobster in half and remove the tomalley, or liver (that soft, blackish-green stuff in the stomach).
    • Return the pan to the heat with the cream sauce still in it, and add the soft contents of the lobster head, including the tomalley if available which will turn the sauce pink.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from French taumalin, from Carib taumali.

Definition of tomalley in US English:

tomalley

nounˈtämˌalē
North American
  • The digestive gland of a lobster, which turns green when cooked. It is sometimes considered a delicacy.

    〈北美〉(当美味食品吃的)龙虾肝

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Return the pan to the heat with the cream sauce still in it, and add the soft contents of the lobster head, including the tomalley if available which will turn the sauce pink.
    • Cut the lobster in half and remove the tomalley, or liver (that soft, blackish-green stuff in the stomach).
    • The tomalley is the creamy, pea-colored liver and pancreas of the lobster often used to thicken soups and sauces.
    • I drew the line at eating the gungy green substance known as tomalley, which is in fact, lobster liver, considered by many to be a great delicacy.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from French taumalin, from Carib taumali.

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