gaminess

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Noun gaminess has 1 sense

gaminess, raciness, ribaldry, spiciness - behavior or language bordering on indelicacy
--₁ is a kind of indelicacy

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Gaminess

Description:

Gaminess refers to the characteristic taste, smell, or texture of meat, especially game such as venison, rabbit, or wild birds. It is often described as having a strong, distinct, and slightly earthy flavor.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The gaminess of the venison added a unique and rustic flavor to the dish.

Adjective: The chef prepared a delicious and gamy rabbit stew using locally sourced ingredients.

Verb: The marinating process helps reduce the gaminess of the wild birds.

Adverb: She grilled the venison gamily, perfectly preserving its distinct taste.

Sense 1: The gaminess in this context refers to the distinct flavor and aroma of game meat.

Sense 2: Gaminess can also refer to the texture of meat being tough or chewy, typically found in older game animals.

Local Usage: In this region, many people enjoy the gaminess of wild boar meat in their traditional recipes.