Ventresca

name, noun

name, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Flesh from the belly of a tuna, which is prepared in oil and served as food. uncountable

    "The choice part of the tunny fish is the stomach (ventresca), which is very tender and of an appetizing creamy-pink color. […] For a salad one must always ask for ventresca."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

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"The choice part of the tunny fish is the stomach (ventresca), which is very tender and of an appetizing creamy-pink color. […] For a salad one must always ask for ventresca."

Etymology

Italian

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