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Lard

/lˈɑrd/
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(noun) Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

As a teenager, Tom used to eat bread and lard.
Bacon, lard, butter, cream, margarine and oil are all very fatty foods.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the past, many people used ____ for cooking and baking because it was very cheap and easy to find.

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