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leaf lard

noun

  1. lard prepared from the leaf fat of the hog.


leaf-lard

noun

  1. lard prepared from the leaf fat of a pig
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of leaf lard1

First recorded in 1840–50
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Example Sentences

This is called leaf lard, because the pieces of fat are similar in shape to leaves.

Leaf lard used exclusively for butterine and benzoinated lard.

Leaf lard of the best quality obtainable was purchased from a butcher.

A large amount of fat is found lining the back of the abdominal cavity, and this is known as leaf lard.

Cook a dozen small onions, sliced, in a saucepan with one cup of sweet leaf-lard.

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