biltong
|bil/tong|
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🇺🇸
/ˈbɪltɔːŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɪltɒŋ/
dried meat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biltong' originates from Dutch, specifically the words 'bil' meaning 'rump' and 'tong' meaning 'strip' or 'tongue'.
Historical Evolution
'biltong' changed from the Dutch word 'biltong' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'strip of meat from the rump', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cured and dried meat'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45