Meaning of the word sweetbread in English

What does sweetbread mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sweetbread

US /ˈswiːt.bred/
UK /ˈswiːt.bred/
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Noun

the thymus or pancreas of a calf or lamb, used as food

Example:
The chef prepared a delicate dish of pan-seared sweetbreads.
Many traditional European cuisines feature sweetbreads as a delicacy.