tripe

EnglishEdit

EtymologyEdit

From Middle English, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin. See Spanish tripa

PronunciationEdit

NounEdit

tripe (usually uncountable, plural tripes)

  1. The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
  2. The entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly; -- generally used in the plural.
  3. Something disparaged as valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).

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JèrriaisEdit

EtymologyEdit

From Old French tripe (“entrails”).

NounEdit

tripe f (usually uncountable)

  1. tripe
Last modified on 18 February 2014, at 08:18