Also means
knuckle
Usage Note
Jarret refers to the back of the knee joint in humans, or the hock/shank in animals. In cooking, jarret de porc (pork knuckle) and jarret de veau (veal shank) are classic French dishes. The final -t is silent.
Examples
"Le chef prépare un jarret de veau braisé."
Natural Translation
The chef prepares a braised veal shank.

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