Meaning of Suet | Babel Free
ˈs(j)uːɪtDefinitions
The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.
countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“[T]he ſevvet of oxen […] is alſo good againſt the inflammation of the eares, the ſtupidity and dulneſſe of the teeth, the running of the eyes, the vlcers and rimes of the mouth, and ſtiffneſſe of the neck.”
“Many seed-eating birds also need animal fat and protein which they obtain from insects, animal carcasses, and suet.”
“Some jays, chickadees, nuthatches, and titmice regularly feed at suet; others seem never to indulge.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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