Lardy: meaning, definitions and examples
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lardy
[ ˈlɑːrdi ]
cooking term
Lardy describes food that is rich in or contains a lot of lard. It often refers to dishes that are heavy or greasy, typically involving the use of animal fat in their preparation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lardy pastry was delightful despite being heavy.
- She made a lardy pie filled with delicious meat.
- Lardy cakes are traditional in some regions for their rich taste.
Translations
Translations of the word "lardy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manteiga
- gorduroso
- amanteigado
🇮🇳 मक्खनदार
🇩🇪 margarinig
- fettig
- buttrig
🇮🇩 berlemak
🇺🇦 масляний
🇵🇱 maślany
🇯🇵 ラルディの
🇫🇷 beurré
- gras
- crémeux
🇪🇸 mantecoso
🇹🇷 yağlı
🇰🇷 버터 같은
🇸🇦 دهني
🇨🇿 máslový
🇸🇰 maslový
🇨🇳 油腻的
🇸🇮 maslen
🇮🇸 smjörkenndur
🇰🇿 майлы
🇬🇪 მანჭკა
🇦🇿 yağlı
🇲🇽 mantecoso
Etymology
The word 'lardy' originates from the Middle English term 'lard', which comes from the Old French 'lard', meaning fat or bacon. This, in turn, can be traced back to Latin 'lardum', which also means lard or fat. The usage of 'lardy' as an adjective to describe foods high in lard or additional fat has been noted since the 19th century, reflecting culinary practices where animal fats played a significant role in cooking. The term has evolved into a colloquial expression to denote foods that are notably rich or indulgent, often carrying a connotation of being unhealthy or overly indulgent.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,570, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.