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Tallow: meaning, definitions and examples

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tallow

 

[ หˆtalล ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal fat

Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat, consisting primarily of triglycerides. It is commonly used in the production of soap, candles, and as a lubricant. Tallow can also be used in cooking, though it is less common today.

Synonyms

fat, grease, lard

Examples of usage

  • He made candles using tallow.
  • The soap brand prides itself on using natural tallow.
  • Historically, tallow was a common cooking fat.
  • She used tallow to waterproof her leather boots.

Translations

Translations of the word "tallow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sebo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Talg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lemak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚uszcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sebo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุญู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรกdlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tuk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰›่„‚

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 'tallow' comes from the Middle English 'talwe' or 'talugh,' derived from the Old English 'talu,' which means fat or fatness. This, in turn, has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*talwล,' reflecting early uses of animal fats in various cultures for cooking and later for industrial purposes. Historically, tallow has been integral in many industries, particularly in candle-making and soap production, due to its availability and high fat content. As methods of food storage and preservation evolved, the use of tallow in cooking diminished, though it remains relevant in artisanal and traditional practices. The decline of animal fat use in modern cooking and manufacturing has led to a relative obscurity for tallow, but it still holds significance in certain culinary and craft circles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,942, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.