Meaning & use
gamy
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Having the strong, distinctive flavor or smell of game meat, especially when slightly aged.
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The venison stew had a gamy taste that not everyone enjoyed.
Some diners find gamy meats like wild boar too intense for their palate.
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Traditionally, game meat was hung for a period before cooking to develop this pronounced flavor, a practice that gave rise to the adjective.
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strong-flavored
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