Paddywhack
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Paddywhack (Ligamentum nuchae) is a strong elastic ligament or tendon in the midline of the neck of a sheep or cattle (generally any quadruped) which relieves the animal of the weight of its head. It is pale yellow in colour.
It is referred to in the children's nursery rhyme This Old Man.
Etymology : corruption of paxwax (originally faxwax Old English hair + to grow).
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- Beef Carcase Grading System Meat Standards Australia
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