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tallow

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈsebu/se·bo

Definitions

2
1

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.

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.

Common combinations

go to the second-hand bookshopstreet bookstallsecond-hand book