dark meat

noun

: the meat that comes from the legs and thighs of chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc.
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The juicy dark meat stands up to the creaminess of the sauce. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 This recipe works best with ground dark meat turkey, also known as 93% lean ground turkey. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Guests can customize their orders with either skin-on dark meat or lean, boneless breast. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026 Light turkey meat contains less saturated fat than dark meat. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dark meat

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“Dark meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dark%20meat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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