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Suet: meaning, definitions and examples

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suet

 

[ หˆsjuห.ษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking ingredient

Suet is the hard fat found around the kidneys and loins of beef and mutton. It is often used in traditional British cooking to make pastries, puddings, and other dishes. Its high melting point makes it ideal for creating a flaky texture in baked goods.

Synonyms

animal fat, beef fat

Examples of usage

  • I added suet to the dumplings for extra richness.
  • The traditional British steak and kidney pie requires suet for its crust.
  • He made a classic Christmas pudding using suet.

Translations

Translations of the word "suet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sebo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเฅเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmalz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lemak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smalec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„‚่‚ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sebo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‡ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรกdlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ masลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠจ็‰ฉ่„‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sebo

Etymology

The word 'suet' comes from Middle English 'sewet' and Old French 'suet', which is derived from Latin 'sebum', meaning 'fat'. The use of suet in cooking dates back centuries, especially in British cuisine, where it has been a staple ingredient due to its availability and favorable cooking properties. Traditionally, it was used in the preparation of rustic dishes, such as pies and puddings, providing a rich flavor and moistness. Its use is often associated with hearty, comforting meals, particularly in colder climates. Today, while suet is less common in modern cooking, it retains its place in traditional recipes and is available in shops for enthusiasts of classic culinary techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,474, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.