chitterlings

(c̸hit′linz; occas. c̸hit′ər liŋz′)

plural noun

the small intestines of pigs, used for food, usually fried in deep fat

Origin: ME chiterling, entrails, souse; akin to MLowG kūt, soft parts of the body, Ger kutteln, chitterlings < IE base *geu-, to bend > cod

See chitterlings in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also chit·lins or chit·lings

plural noun

The small intestines of pigs, especially when cooked and eaten as food.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English chiterling

Origin: , probably diminutive of Old English *cieter, intestines

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