suet

[ soo-it ]

noun

1. the hard fatty tissue about the loins and kidneys of beef, sheep, etc., used in cooking or processed to yield tallow.

suet

/ ˈsjuːɪt; ˈsuːɪt /

noun

1. a hard waxy fat around the kidneys and loins in sheep, cattle, etc, used in cooking and making tallow

Derived Forms

• ˈsuety, adjective

Other Words From

• suet·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of suet¹

1350–1400; Middle English sewet < Anglo-French *suet, equivalent to su-, sew (< Latin sēbum tallow) + -et -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of suet¹

C14: from Old French seu, from Latin sēbum

Example Sentences

Tan hopes that the mealworms, tiny balls of suet and sunflower chips she leaves on the patio will ensure more fledglings reach adulthood.

From Seattle Times

And some recipes today use suet - an animal fat - so be careful to read the labels if you're vegetarian or vegan.

From BBC

Other savory puddings include steak and kidney pudding and suet pudding.

From Salon

Bird feeders, like a suet block or a hummingbird feeder, provide sustenance and aerial entertainment all winter.

From Seattle Times

Witko also recommends suet cages, which are good for attracting nuthatches, woodpeckers and Carolina wrens.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• flesh