# pope's nose

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/popes-nose
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

The tail end piece of a cooked fowl (chicken, turkey etc.).

## Examples

- My grandfather always saves the pope's nose for himself.
- After carving the roasted chicken, he offered the pope's nose to the guest who enjoyed it most.
- While some diners find the pope's nose unappealing, others consider the fatty, crispy morsel at the end of the bird to be a delicacy.

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