lard

/lˈɑːd/

/ˈɫɑɹd/

Lard

a soft white solid substance that is obtained from melting the fatty parts of a hog, used in cooking

to lard

MAIN VERB

to spread or coat something with lard or a similar fat

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synonyms : aggrandise

Examples

1. The cook lards the pan with pork fat to prevent the food from sticking.

2. The cook rendered fatback to make lard for baking and frying in the farmhouse kitchen.

3. He discovered that lard has a higher smoke point compared to other fats.

4. I substituted butter with lard in my cookie recipe for a lighter and more wholesome treat.