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tallow

[tal-oh] / ˈtæl oʊ /
NOUN
fat
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As I ended my visit, the strong smell of tallow drifted from massive smokers across the street at Heritage Barbecue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

The Make America Healthy Again movement, for which Kennedy is the de facto leader, promotes a diet heavy in meat and animal products, such as butter, beef tallow and raw milk.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

In its forecast of food trends for 2026, Amazon.com’s Whole Foods Market said tallow is making a comeback as a “nourishing and nostalgic fat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Full-fat dairy is encouraged, while butter and beef tallow are viewed as acceptable.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Davos had furs to keep him warm by night, wood to feed his fire, clean clothing, a greasy tallow candle.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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