Tallow

Pronunciation: /ˈtæloʊ/

Definitions of tallow

noun a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap

Example Sentences

A1 I used tallow to make candles.

A2 The soap was made from tallow.

B1 Tallow is often used in cooking for its high smoke point.

B2 The leather industry commonly uses tallow in the production process.

C1 The artist used tallow as a medium in their latest sculpture.

C2 The ancient Egyptians used tallow for various purposes, including in religious ceremonies.

Examples of tallow in a Sentence

formal Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat used in cooking and soap making.

informal My grandma always used tallow instead of butter for baking.

slang I heard tallow is a great alternative to expensive candles.

figurative The tallow of wisdom burns brightest in the darkest of times.

Grammatical Forms of tallow

• past tense: tallowed
• plural: tallows
• comparative: more tallow
• superlative: most tallow
• present tense: tallows
• future tense: will tallow
• perfect tense: have tallowed
• continuous tense: is tallowing
• singular: tallow
• positive degree: tallow
• infinitive: to tallow
• gerund: tallowing
• participle: tallowed

Origin and Evolution of tallow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tallow' originated from the Old English word 'talu' which means 'fat'. It was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'talo' meaning 'candle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tallow' evolved to specifically refer to the rendered fat of animals, commonly used for making candles, soaps, and lubricants.