First Known Use: 14th century
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suet
noun su·et \ˈsü-ət\
: a type of hard fat that is found in cows and sheep
Full Definition of SUET
: the hard fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton that yields tallow
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Origin of SUET
Middle English sewet, from Anglo-French suet, siuet, from seu, su hard animal fat, from Latin sebum
SUET Defined for Kids
suet
noun su·et \ˈsü-ət\
Definition of SUET for Kids
: the hard fat around the kidneys in beef and mutton from which tallow is made
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suet
noun su·et \ˈsü-ət\
Medical Definition of SUET
: the hard fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton that yields tallow and that in prepared form is used in some pharmaceutical ointments
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