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suet definition

suet (so̵̅o̅′it)

noun

the hard fat deposited around the kidneys and loins of cattle and sheep: used in cooking and as a source of tallow

Etymology: ME dim. < Anglo-Fr sue < OFr sieu, seu < L sebum, tallow: see soap

Related Forms:

  • suety su′·ety adjective

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