leaf fat

noun

1. a layer of fat that surrounds the kidneys, especially of a hog.

leaf fat

noun

1. the dense fat that accumulates in layers around the kidneys of certain animals, esp pigs

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaf fat¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

Leaf fat is good, but I prefer what is commonly called gut fat.

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The leaf fat, which is the best; and the fat that adheres to the entrails.

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The leaf-fat, which is best; and the fat that adheres to the entrails.

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In rendering lard try out leaf fat to itself—it yields the very finest.

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