calf's-foot jelly

noun

ˈkavz-ˌfu̇t- How to pronounce calf's-foot jelly (audio)
ˈkafs-,
ˈkävz-,
ˈkäfs-,
 also  ˈkāvz-
: jelly made from gelatin obtained by boiling calves' feet

Word History

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calf's-foot jelly was in 1729

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Cite this Entry

“Calf's-foot jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calf%27s-foot%20jelly. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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