Meat

French Meaning

viande

nourriture

aliment

substance

English Meaning

  1. The edible flesh of animals, especially that of mammals as opposed to that of fish or poultry.
  2. The edible part, as of a piece of fruit or a nut.
  3. The essence, substance, or gist: the meat of the editorial.
  4. Slang Something that one enjoys or excels in; a forte: Tennis is his meat.
  5. Nourishment; food: "Love is not all: it is not meat nor drinkā€ ( Edna St. Vincent Millay).
  6. Vulgar Slang The human body regarded as an object of sexual desire.
  7. Vulgar Slang The genitals.