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Animals

The other minds, granted moral status slowly and unevenly.

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Foie gras

Foie gras is the enlarged liver of a duck or goose fattened by force-feeding.

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Cider

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Cognac

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Consommé

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Escargot

Escargot is the name English speakers use for edible land snails, which French cooks return to their shells with garlic butter.