I. ˈta-(ˌ)lō noun
Etymology: Middle English talgh, talow; akin to Middle Dutch talch tallow
Date: 14th century
: the white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle and sheep used chiefly in soap, candles, and lubricants
• tal·lowy ˈta-lə-wē adjective
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
: to grease or smear with tallow