These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Third member of the *morceaux du boucher* trio — all three (poire / merlan / araignée) are French-butchery boucher's-secret cuts traditionally kept by the butcher.
| Country | Araignée | Merlan |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷France | Araignée | Merlan |
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