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giblet

/ˈdʒɪb.lət/
gib · let
Plural:giblets
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giblet Lexical Profile

giblet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of the edible internal organs of a domestic bird (usually used in the plural, 'giblets'), typically comprising the heart, liver, gizzard, and sometimes the neck.

Example

"The chef simmered the turkey neck and giblets for several hours to create a rich base for the holiday gravy."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost always used in the plural form 'giblets', except when functioning as a noun adjunct before another noun (such as 'giblet gravy').

• Rhymes for giblet

• Nearby Words

gibbon
gibbon falls
gibe
giblet
giblets
gibson
giddily

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'gibelet' (meaning a game stew), a diminutive of 'gibier' (game birds or hunted quarry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giblet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giblet
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