tallow

[tal-oh]

tallow Definition

• 1. a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap
• 2. the fat of sheep or cattle used for this purpose

Using tallow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tallow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The candle was made from tallow.

• Example

  Tallow is commonly used in soap-making.

• Example

  The tallow from the cow was used to make candles.

tallow Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tallow

• grease
• suet
• animal fat

Phrases with tallow

• beef tallow

  tallow made from beef fat

  Example

  Beef tallow is commonly used in cooking.

• mutton tallow

  tallow made from sheep fat

  Example

  Mutton tallow is used in the production of leather goods.

• tallow candle

  a candle made from tallow

  Example

  In the past, tallow candles were commonly used for lighting.

Origins of tallow

from Old English 'talu', meaning 'tax or toll'

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Summary: tallow in Brief

Tallow [tal-oh] is a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, typically from sheep or cattle, and is used in the production of candles and soap. Examples of its use include 'The candle was made from tallow.' and 'Tallow is commonly used in soap-making.' Tallow can be further specified as 'beef tallow' or 'mutton tallow,' and is also used in the production of leather goods.