"star meat" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Derived from rats spelled backwards. Etymology templates: {{m|en|rats}} rats Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} star meat (uncountable)
  1. (Philippines, historical) The meat of rats used as food. Tags: Philippines, historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-star_meat-en-noun-psRqV7nz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Philippine English

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