Brisket (noun)

1. The breast or lower chest of an animal, especially a cow or pig, often used for food.
2. A cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of an animal, often used for smoking or slow cooking.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin bracchietum, from bracchia (plural) arm, shoulder.

Examples:

1. I"m going to slow-cook a beef brisket for tonight"s dinner.
2. Brisket is a staple at Texas barbecue joints.
3. The secret to a good brisket is a dry rub that consists of a mixture of spices.
4. The brisket was so tender it fell apart with just a fork.
5. Brisket is often served as a sandwich, on a bun with barbecue sauce.