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tallow definition

tal·low (tal′ō)

noun

the nearly colorless and tasteless solid fat extracted from the natural fat of cattle, sheep, etc., used in making candles, soaps, lubricants, etc.

Etymology: ME talgh, prob. < MLowG talg, akin to OE tælg, a color, telgan, to color, prob. < IE base *del-, to drip > MIr delt, dew

transitive verb

to cover or smear with tallow

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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