tallow
noun/ˈtæloʊ/
Frequency rank: #19,342 most common English word
Meaning
Hard fat rendered from the fatty tissue of cattle or sheep, used to make candles, soap, and lubricants.
Example sentence
The old candles were made from tallow, which gave them a slightly waxy smell when burned.
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