suet
noun/ˈsuːɪt/
/ˈsuːɪt/
[uncountable]- hard fat from around the kidneys of cows, sheep, etc., used in cooking
- suet pudding (= one made using suet)
- Mincemeat often contains raw suet, so make sure you store it in the fridge.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from the synonymous word su, from Latin sebum ‘tallow’.Want to learn more?
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