Collops

/ˈkɒləps/ noun

Definition

Plural of collop; multiple slices or pieces of meat.

Etymology

Plural of collop (from Middle English, possibly from Old Norse). Common in historical and British texts describing prepared meat dishes.

Kelly Says

The plural 'collops' appears frequently in old English recipes and literature, especially in phrases like 'collops of mutton'—a window into how differently people thought about food centuries ago.

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