1. the edible inner parts of a deer, especially the heart, liver, and lungs
Usage: archaic; hunting

Examples

• The hunter prepared the umbles for a traditional feast.
• Medieval recipes often called for umbles in hearty pies.
• The cook seasoned the umbles with herbs and spices.
• Umbles were considered a delicacy in ancient times.
• The phrase ‘humble pie’ derives from ‘umble pie’ made with these organs.