: the tail of a beef animal
especially
: the skinned tail used for food (as in soup)
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But when Curry feels nostalgic and wants to lean into her Jamaican roots, oxtail, rice and peas, or plantains are served.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Rolling Rooster Wings, waffles, oxtails and soul food sides at two locations.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Feb. 2024
Brunch, which is walk-in only, is just as memorable with dishes like oxtail chilaquiles and a fierce michelada.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
The dish includes Jamaican-style pulled oxtail, baby bok choy, chambray onions and seasonal peppers.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Rolling Rooster Wings, waffles, oxtails and soul food sides at two locations.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Feb. 2024
Brunch, which is walk-in only, is just as memorable with dishes like oxtail chilaquiles and a fierce michelada.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
The dish includes Jamaican-style pulled oxtail, baby bok choy, chambray onions and seasonal peppers.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Oxtail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxtail. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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