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round primal · Slovakia

ochvost

In Northeast India (Other States), this cut is lengchi, also sold as neguri.

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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 Northeast India (Other States)lengchi · neguri

How to order steak doneness

rareKrvavýRare
medium rareStredne krvavýMedium rare
mediumStredne prepečenýMedium
well donePrepečenýPakka

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

“ochvost” in Slovakia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Northeast India (Other States), look for labels such as lengchi · neguri. 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 ochvost in Northeast India (Arunachal, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura)?
ochvost maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in Northeast India (Other States), look for labels such as lengchi, neguri.

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What is ochvost called in Northeast India (Other States)?
In Northeast India (Other States), ochvost corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes lengchi, neguri.

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

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

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

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

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

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What should I ask for at a Northeast India (Arunachal, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura) butcher?
Ask for lengchi, neguri and mention Oxtail if needed—the mapped retail names above match oxtail.

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Why might ochvost be less common in Northeast India (Arunachal, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura)?
ochvost is a Slovakia retail term; Northeast India (Arunachal, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura) shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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

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