Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Layered fat that encloses the kidneys of a hog, used in making lard.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The fat which occurs in folds or leaves in the body-cavity of an animal such as the ox or hog.

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  • noun The layers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun fat lining the abdomen and kidneys in hogs which is used to make lard

Etymologies

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From its layered appearance

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