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tallow
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈsebu/se·bo
Definitions
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Solid animal fat, especially from cattle or sheep, formerly used in making candles, soap, or as a lubricant.
Usage examples
“Old candles were made from tallow.”
“Tallow was a common ingredient in homemade soap.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
tallow candletallow soapmelt tallow
2
A shop selling used books, usually at low prices (informal usage).
Usage examples
“I found a literature classic in a second-hand bookshop downtown.”
“I spend hours browsing books in second-hand bookshops.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
go to the second-hand bookshopstreet bookstallsecond-hand book