# meat vs milt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### meat
*noun · IPA /miːt/ · frequency rank #2,355*
The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food, or a food designed to replicate its taste and texture (like plant-based meat).

### milt
*noun · IPA /mɪlt/ · frequency rank #43,788*
The spleen, especially of an animal bred for food.

## Source
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