mountain oysters



mountain oysters

A food made from animal testicles, often those of a sheep or calf. A: "Let's get some mountain oysters!" B: "Are you sure? Did you read the description in menu?"
See also: mountain, oyster

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Carlinhos-Portuguese
Augustaow-GUWS-tah (German, Polish), ow-GOOS-tah (Italian), ə-GUS-tə (English)German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Sendoa-Basque
Bird[bə:d]
Jurryt-Frisian
GladwinGLAD-winEnglish (Rare)