lard

Meanings

• noun

  An animal fat used in cooking, typically from pigs.

  - "She added a spoonful of lard to the pan."
  - "The pork rinds were fried in lard."
  - "Lard is often used in traditional pie crusts."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɑːd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lard
yard , ard , card

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Variants

List of all variants of lard that leads to same result
lard , larded , larding , lards , lardier , lardiest , lardy , lard with , larded with , larding with , lards with , leaf lard , leaf lards

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Etymology

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Old English hlærend, from hlæran to anoint, smear; related to hlǣr grease, fat.

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Trivia

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1. Lard was once used as a form of currency in some parts of Europe.

2. In some cultures, lard is used as a base for making traditional pastries and baked goods.

3. Lard was a common cooking fat in the United States until the 1950s, when vegetable oils began to gain popularity.

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Related Concepts

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1. rendered fat: The process of extracting fat from an animal for use as a cooking ingredient or fuel.

2. pork fat: Another name for lard, specifically the fat from pigs.

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Culture

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Lard has been used historically as a staple cooking fat in many cultures, particularly in Europe and Asia. It has been a source of controversy due to its high saturated fat content, with some health organizations recommending against its use.

How to Memorize "lard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a jar of clear, golden liquid that is used for cooking and frying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate lard with rich, savory dishes like roast pork and fried potatoes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that lard starts with the letter 'L' and is often used for frying.

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