parson's nose

Thân thiện

The chef seasons the parson's nose before roasting the chicken.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The tail of a cooked bird, especially a chicken or turkey: This term refers specifically to the fatty, triangular piece of meat at the rear end of a roasted or fried poultry carcass. It is also known as the "pope's nose."

Usage

• The term is used informally, often in culinary or casual contexts, to refer to a specific part of a cooked bird.
• It is considered a colloquial and somewhat humorous term.

Examples

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically or humorously to refer to the rear or end of something, though this is less common.

Variants and Related Words

• Pope's nose (noun): A direct synonym for "parson's nose," used interchangeably.
• Pygal gland (noun): The biological, preen gland located at the base of a bird's tail. This is the gland associated with the fatty piece of meat termed the "parson's nose."

Synonyms

• Pope's nose: The most common synonym.
• Tail piece: A more general and less colorful term for the same part.

Idioms

• While not a standalone idiom, the term itself is a fixed, idiomatic expression for a specific object. There are no common idioms built directly upon the phrase "parson's nose."

Học thuật

Noun

1. the tail of a dressed fowl

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pope's nose