tri-tip
n.— «The “Science at the Lake” event will feature barbecue (tri-tip and hot dogs), live music by Threshold, a silent auction, door prizes and fun hands-on science exhibits.» —“Regional Roundup: Scientists invited to ‘Science at the Lake’” Lodi News-Sentinel (California) Sept. 2, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Tri-tip is a cut of beef from the bottom sirloin, found in markets throughout the western US, sold either as a steak or a roast. See
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Yes, indeed, Bill. I recorded the term here because none of the dictionaries I checked have the term.