foreribs

plural noun

British
: a cut of beef including the ribs immediately in front of the loin and forming one of the best roasting cuts : the prime ribs

Word History

Etymology

fore- + ribs

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“Foreribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreribs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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