venison

Definition

Bambi's less wholesome career arc, dressed up fancy. This French culinary term for wild game meat (usually deer) sounds infinitely more refined than 'hunted animal' and costs proportionally more on restaurant menus.

Example Usage

The upscale bistro featured venison with a cherry gastrique that made diners forget they were technically eating woodland creatures.

Source: Culinary terminology; Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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