tripe
English
/tɹaɪp/
noun
Definitions
- The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
- The entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly; -- generally used in the plural.
- (chiefly plural) Something disparaged as valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English tripe derived from Old French tripe (entrails).
Origin
Old French
tripe
Gloss
entrails
Kanji
臓