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round primal · Iran

dom

In Germany, this cut is Ochsenschwanz.

Exact match · Confidence 0.95
Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

Primalround
LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections
In GermanyOchsenschwanz

How to order steak doneness

rareKhamBlutig
medium rareKam-pokhtehRosa
mediumMadiyomHalb durch
well doneKamelan PokhtehDurch / Gut durch

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“dom” in Iran maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Germany, look for labels such as Ochsenschwanz. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

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What is dom in Germany?
dom maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in Germany, look for labels such as Ochsenschwanz.

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What is dom called in Germany?
In Germany, dom corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes Ochsenschwanz.

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Where does dom come from on the cow?
dom refers to oxtail on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

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What primal is dom from?
dom is tied to the round primal as Oxtail (oxtail).

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Is dom the same as ribeye?
No—dom maps to oxtail (Oxtail), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is dom the same as Hind Shank?
No—dom is oxtail; Hind Shank is hind shank, a different canonical cut.

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What is the canonical beef cut for dom?
dom resolves to Oxtail (oxtail) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Germany butcher?
Ask for Ochsenschwanz and mention Oxtail if needed—the mapped retail names above match oxtail.

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Why might dom be less common in Germany?
dom is a Iran retail term; Germany shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of dom?
Open the glossary page for dom (/what-is/dom) and the Oxtail hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.