tallow — hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton, used in making candles and soap
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton, used in making candles and soap
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæloʊ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still remembers when tallow candles were the main source of light in her village.
- The chef explained that beef tallow makes the crispiest french fries, but it's not exactly diet-friendly!
- The soap factory still uses traditional tallow in their old-fashioned recipe.
tallow
NOUN[/ˈtæloʊ/]
hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton, used in making candles and soap
Hard fat for making candles
In shallow basins within hallow halls, tallow becomes sacred light
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tallow derives from Middle English 'talgh', which developed from Germanic roots denoting animal fat. Historically essential for illumination and soap production, the word reflects the practical importance of rendered animal fat in medieval household industries.
Breakdown
talgh (Middle English) → tallow; the word likely stems from Proto-Germanic *talg- meaning animal fat or suet, with the modern form evolving through regular sound changes in English phonology.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still remembers when tallow candles were the main source of light in her village.”
“The chef explained that beef tallow makes the crispiest french fries, but it's not exactly diet-friendly!”
“The soap factory still uses traditional tallow in their old-fashioned recipe.”
“When the power went out, dad joked that we should have invested in tallow candles instead of fancy LED lights.”
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