lard

English

/lɑːd/, /lɑɹd/

noun
Definitions
  • Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.
  • (obsolete) Fatty meat from a pig; bacon, pork.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French lard (bacon) derived from Latin lardum.

Origin

Latin

lardum

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