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chitterlings
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chit·ter·lings also chit·lins or chit·lings  (chtlnz)
pl.n.
The small intestines of pigs, especially when cooked and eaten as food.

[From Middle English chiterling, probably diminutive of Old English *cieter, intestines.]

chitterlings [ˈtʃɪtəlɪŋz], chitlins [ˈtʃɪtlɪnz], chitlings [ˈtʃɪtlɪŋz]
pl n
(Cookery) (sometimes singular) the intestines of a pig or other animal prepared as a dish
[of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Middle High German kutel]
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Noun1.chitterlings - small intestines of hogs prepared as food
organs, variety meat - edible viscera of a butchered animal


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Despite these structural issues, Bell had a steady stream of customers during those months--especially during the holidays--who would come in to warm up with a variety of his menu items, including smothered pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and chit'lins, as well as a multitude of other comfort foods.
 
 
 
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