tenderloin

noun

ten·der·loin ˈten-dər-ˌlȯin

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: a strip of tender meat consisting of a large internal muscle of the loin on each side of the vertebral column

[from its making possible a luxurious diet for a corrupt police officer] : a district of a city largely devoted to vice

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A tenderloin, of course, is a juicy and tasty cut of meat. In the late 19th century, however, Tenderloin saw use as a nickname for the neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, west of Broadway and below 42nd Street. This district, which contained numerous bordellos, gambling houses, and watering holes, alongside theaters and hotels, became a hotbed of corruption - and, it was alleged by some, blackmail by police. The notion of dishonest law enforcers being able to afford a nice meal off activity in this district is believed to have given the Tenderloin its name. Soon the term was applied to similarly seedy districts in other cities.

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Corn dogs, pork chops on a stick, gyros and tenderloins made it to our third round. —

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Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024 The choicest cuts from any animal are going to be the tenderloins, which the chef shows you how to remove here. —

Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024 The dish features finely hand-cut beef tenderloin mixed with umami flavors and subtle hints of spices and herbs that are surprisingly light to the palate. —

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