fatback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A layer of fat, along the back of a pig, used as a cut of meat or to make lard
  • A fish, the menhaden.

Etymology

Compound from English fat (vat, vessel, container) + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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