The word "feola" (IPA: /ˈfiː.lə/) is a Gaelic term for meat or flesh. It is a common ingredient in traditional Irish and Scottish cuisines, used in dishes like shepherd's pie and haggis. The word is spelled with two syllables, beginning with the "fee" sound, followed by the short "o" sound and ending with the "la" sound. The spelling and pronunciation may seem unfamiliar to English speakers, but it is a common and important word in Gaelic culture.