Greaves
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹivz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Greaves is a noun meaning The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.
Meaning
The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.
More Meanings
- plural of greave
Example Sentences
Rendering is done by boiling the animal carcasses to separate the fat from the meat. At high temperatures, the fat floats as a creamy white substance called tallow, while the heavier protein sinks to the bottom, producing greaves, which can be fed to animals. Tallow is used to make candle wax or is mixed with ash and heated again to form soap.
Synonyms for greaves
Depending on context, synonyms include greave, jambeau.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jambeau, leggings, graves, scrap, footing, grax.
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