sowbelly

[ sou-bel-ee ]

/ ˈsaʊˌbɛl i /

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noun

fat salt pork taken from the belly of a hog.

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Origin of sowbelly

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; sow² + belly

How to use sowbelly in a sentence

The man was throwing strips of “sow-belly” into the pan, and the coffee water was already set upon the flaming wood.
The One-Way Trail|Ridgwell Cullum
The salt meat, as a rule, was pickled pork and fat side meat, which latter "table comfort" the boys called "sow-belly."
The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865|Leander Stillwell
Then a slice of sow-belly was toasted on a stick, the outer skin of the onions removed—and dinner was ready.
The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865|Leander Stillwell
Our breakfast consisted of biscuits and sow belly, the latter not being remarkable for its freshness.
The Bright Side of Prison Life|Samuel A. Swiggett

In the place of porterhouse steaks there would be sow-belly and corn bread, and a very dry section to live in.
The Yazoo Mystery|Irving Craddock

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