Manteca
[ man-tee-kuh ]
noun
a town in central California.
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How to use Manteca in a sentence
In front of it stood a beat-up stove on top of which sat a shoulder of pork braising in hot Manteca (lard).
A Culinary Tour to Answer the Age-Old Question: Why Is Mexican Food So Good? | Condé Nast Traveler | November 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTFrom Manteca the road penetrated into contracting valleys, until finally it might, with propriety, be called a cañon road.
In Indian Mexico (1908) | Frederick StarrA little before reaching Manteca, as we looked down from the height, we saw an immense train of pack-mules coming.
In Indian Mexico (1908) | Frederick StarrTravellers should be cautioned against the captivating name of Manteca Valenciana.
Gatherings From Spain | Richard FordThis fat is known by the name of butter or oil (Manteca or aceite) of the Guacharo.
At Last | Charles Kingsley
The season for making Manteca generally ends by the 1st of November.
Oregon and Eldorado | Thomas Bulfinch
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