leaf fat

noun

The layers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig.

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leafleaf lard
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Meanings

nounleaf fat (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe layers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig.

    Synonyms: leaf

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe layers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig.

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leaf

More synonyms by meaning

nounfat lining the abdomen and kidneys in hogs which is used to make lard

Similar
leaf lard
Broader
fat
Also see
leaf lard

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From its layered appearance.

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Translations

Bulgarian сало
  • сало (salo)layers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig
French panne
  • pannelayers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig
German Flaum, Flaumfett
  • Flaumlayers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig
  • Flaumfettlayers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig
Welsh blonegen
  • blonegenlayers of fat that support the kidneys of a pig
Cite this entry
APA

leaf fat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leaf%20fat

MLA

“leaf fat.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leaf%20fat. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “leaf fat,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leaf%20fat.

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