tomalley

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Noun tomalley has 1 sense

tomalley - edible greenish substance in boiled lobster
--₁ is a kind of liver
--₁ is a part of lobster

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Tomalley

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The soft, green substance found inside the body cavity of lobsters, crabs, and other crustaceans.

Sample Sentence: The chef used the tomalley of the lobster to prepare a delicious sauce.

Sense 2:

Definition: A local term used in New England to refer to the liver of a lobster.

Sample Sentence: They removed the tomalley from the lobster and served it as a delicacy.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Popular or widely known.

Sample Sentence: The band's tomalley song became an instant hit among fans.