Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sowbelly
noun
/ˈsō-ˌbe-lē/
Definition
The belly or underside of a pig.
Examples
- The traditional recipe called for sowbelly, which added a rich flavor to the dish.
- Farmers often harvested sowbelly from their pigs to preserve and sell.
Meaning
Often used to refer to a type of salted or smoked pork belly that is derived from a pig.
Synonyms
- pork belly
- fatback
- stomach
