noun
greaves
greevz
noun
1
The solid bits of fat left behind after animal fat has been rendered down.
"The greaves were saved to make a rich, savoury spread."
How to Use Greaves
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe crispy leftover solids from melting down fat, sometimes eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with "greaves" meaning leg armour (a separate, unrelated word in historical/fantasy contexts).
Word Forms
Greaveses plural
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Etymology
From Middle Low German grêve, likely related to German Griebe ("crackling" or "cracklings").