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What is goveđi rep in Iran?

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govei rep

is dom in Iran

Ask for: dom

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.

round primal · Tail, cross-cut into round sections

How to order steak doneness

CroatiaIran

rareKrvavoKham4855°C
medium rareSlabije pečenoKam-pokhteh5560°C
mediumSrednje pečenoMadiyom6065°C
well doneJače pečenoKamelan Pokhteh70100°C

Iranian cuisine strongly favors thoroughly cooked meat. Rare is essentially never served — Kham is more a theoretical label than a home order.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“goveđi rep” in Croatia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Iran, look for labels such as dom. 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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Other countries & routes

Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

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

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What is goveđi rep called in Iran?
In Iran, goveđi rep corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes dom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Where can I read a full definition of goveđi rep?
Open the glossary page for goveđi rep (/what-is/govei-rep) 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.