First Known Use: 14th century
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1tallow
noun tal·low \ˈta-(ˌ)lō\
: fat from cattle and sheep that is used chiefly to make candles and soap
Full Definition of TALLOW
: the white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle and sheep used chiefly in soap, candles, and lubricants
— tal·lowy \ˈta-lə-wē\ adjective
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Origin of TALLOW
Middle English talgh, talow; akin to Middle Dutch talch tallow
2tallow
transitive verb
Definition of TALLOW
: to grease or smear with tallow
First Known Use of TALLOW
15th century
TALLOW Defined for Kids
tallow
noun tal·low \ˈta-lō\
Definition of TALLOW for Kids
: a white solid fat of cattle and sheep used mostly in making candles and soap
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tallow
noun tal·low \ˈtal-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w)\
Medical Definition of TALLOW
: the white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle and sheep which is used chiefly in soap, margarine, candles, and lubricants and of which the form obtained from domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is used in pharmacy in ointments and cerates
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