Tallow
English Meaning
The suet or fat of animals of the sheep and ox kinds, separated from membranous and fibrous matter by melting.
- Hard fat obtained from parts of the bodies of cattle, sheep, or horses, and used in foodstuffs or to make candles, leather dressing, soap, and lubricants.
- Any of various similar fats, such as those obtained from plants.
- To smear or cover with tallow.
- To fatten (animals) in order to obtain tallow.