Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lard
Noun
/lɑrd/
Definition
A soft, white fat obtained from pigs, used in cooking and baking.
Examples
- He added lard to the pie crust for a flakier texture.
- The recipe called for cooking the vegetables in lard for extra flavor.
- She used lard instead of butter to fry the eggs.
Meaning
Lard is a type of rendered fat, primarily from the abdomen and around the kidneys of pigs.
Synonyms
- Fat
- Grease
- Shortening
