meat

US /miːt/

UK /miːt/

1.

the flesh of an animal, typically a mammal or bird, eaten as food

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We had roasted meat for dinner.

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Some people choose not to eat meat for ethical reasons.

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flesh protein

2.

the edible part of a fruit or nut, as distinct from the skin or shell

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The coconut meat is sweet and tender.

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She carefully extracted the walnut meat from the shell.

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