Why does the phrase "from whiskers to tail" make me hungry for BBQ?

centerice

Carribean pirates cooked food on a spit that ran 'from whiskers to tail' or 'de barbe a queue'. Feb 08 05, 12:36 AM

RickF

An alternative derivation is from Haitian "barbacoa" meaning a wooden frame on posts, which supported the meat while it was being cooked. Feb 08 05, 8:18 AM

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