lard
Translation
lard
Examples
The pastry was made with lard, not butter.
The pastry was made with lard, not butter.
She rendered the pork fat to make lard.
She rendered the pork fat to make lard.
Grammar Patterns
((to cook with)) lard (to use lard in cooking) Traditional recipes often use lard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fat, grease, shortening, suet
Etymology
From Old French 'lard', from Latin 'lardum' (bacon, lard).
Memory Tips
Think of lard as the traditional fat used in baking, especially for pastry and pies.