: the hard fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton that yields tallow
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expectant pots of orchid balm in snow.
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Michael D. Snediker, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
Create a backyard oasis with any of these suet feeders, hanging bird bath and feeder combos, hummingbird feeders (which even include a handheld ring feeder!), and more.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The addition of beef suet and a sprinkling of instant masa give the stew its distinctive flavor.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
The highlight of the dinner is the serving of the haggis, a traditional Scottish pudding comprised of a sheep's heart, liver, and lungs diced with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt and cooked in a sheep’s stomach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michael D. Snediker, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
Create a backyard oasis with any of these suet feeders, hanging bird bath and feeder combos, hummingbird feeders (which even include a handheld ring feeder!), and more.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The addition of beef suet and a sprinkling of instant masa give the stew its distinctive flavor.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
The highlight of the dinner is the serving of the haggis, a traditional Scottish pudding comprised of a sheep's heart, liver, and lungs diced with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt and cooked in a sheep’s stomach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Suet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suet. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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suet
noun
su·et
ˈsü-ət 
: the hard fat around the kidneys in beef and mutton from which tallow is made
Medical Definition
suet
noun
su·et
ˈsü-ət
: the hard fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton that yields tallow and that in prepared form is used in some pharmaceutical ointments
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