Definition of beef

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Beef (n.) Applied colloquially to human flesh.

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Beeves :: Beeves (n.) plural of Beef, the animal..
Extract :: Extract (n.) A decoction, solution, or infusion made by drawing out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue; essence; as, extract of beef; extract of dandelion; also, any substance so extracted, and characteristic of that from which it is obtained; as, quinine is the most important extract of Peruvian bark..
Repack :: Repack (v. t.) To pack a second time or anew; as, to repack beef; to repack a trunk..
Beefeater :: Beefeater (n.) One who eats beef; hence, a large, fleshy person..
Oleomargarine :: Oleomargarine (n.) A liquid oil made from animal fats (esp. beef fat) by separating the greater portion of the solid fat or stearin, by crystallization. It is mainly a mixture of olein and palmitin with some little stearin..
Cut :: Cut (n.) A portion severed or cut off; a division; as, a cut of beef; a cut of timber..
Smoke :: Smoke (v. t.) To apply smoke to; to hang in smoke; to disinfect, to cure, etc., by smoke; as, to smoke or fumigate infected clothing; to smoke beef or hams for preservation..
Rare :: Rare (superl.) Nearly raw; partially cooked; not thoroughly cooked; underdone; as, rare beef or mutton..
Bouillon :: Bouillon (n.) A nutritious liquid food made by boiling beef, or other meat, in water; a clear soup or broth..
Oxpecker :: Oxpecker (n.) An African bird of the genus Buphaga; the beefeater.
Durham :: Durham (n.) One or a breed of short-horned cattle, originating in the county of Durham, England. The Durham cattle are noted for their beef-producing quality..
Aitchbone :: Aitchbone (n.) The bone of the rump; also, the cut of beef surrounding this bone..
Beef :: Beef (n.) The flesh of an ox, or cow, or of any adult bovine animal, when slaughtered for food..
Round :: Round (n.) Same as Round of beef, below..
Brose :: Brose (n.) Pottage made by pouring some boiling liquid on meal (esp. oatmeal), and stirring it. It is called beef brose, water brose, etc., according to the name of the liquid (beef broth, hot water, etc.) used..
Loin :: Loin (n.) That part of a human being or quadruped, which extends on either side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs. In human beings the loins are also called the reins. See Illust. of Beef..
Beefy :: Beefy (a.) Having much beef; of the nature of beef; resembling beef; fleshy.
Junk :: Junk (n.) Hard salted beef supplied to ships.
Steal :: Steak (v. t.) A slice of beef, broiled, or cut for broiling; -- also extended to the meat of other large animals; as, venison steak; bear steak; pork steak; turtle steak..
Surly :: Surloin (n.) A loin of beef, or the upper part of the loin. See Sirloin, the more usual, but not etymologically preferable, orthography..
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