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giblets

/ˈdʒɪb.ləts/
gib · lets
Plural:giblets
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giblets Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The edible internal organs (typically the liver, heart, and gizzard, and often the neck) of a fowl or other bird, usually removed before the bird is cooked and used to make gravy, stuffing, or soup.

Example

"She simmered the turkey giblets with onions and celery to create a rich base for the holiday gravy."

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• Nearby Words

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giblet
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giddily
giddiness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'gibelettes', borrowed from Old French 'gibelet' ('game stew'), a diminutive of 'gibier' ('game'), of uncertain ultimate origin.

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