white meat
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English
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Noun
[edit]white meat (countable and uncountable, plural white meats)
- The breast portion of poultry.
- Meats whose color, either before or after cooking, is considered white as opposed to red, including poultry, seafood, and in some uses, even pork.
Usage notes
[edit]As the definitions conflict, which animals are considered white meat is a matter of some dispute and differing usage.
Synonyms
[edit]- (breast of poultry): breast
Antonyms
[edit]- (antonym(s) of “breast portion of poultry”): dark meat
- (antonym(s) of “meats considered white”): red meat
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]light-coloured meat
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