noun
greaves
greevz
Greaves (noun) means the solid bits of fat left behind after animal fat has been rendered down. Example: “The greaves were saved to make a rich, savoury spread.”
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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).
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Etymology
From Middle Low German grêve, likely related to German Griebe ("crackling" or "cracklings").
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What does “greaves” mean?
The word “greaves” means the solid bits of fat left behind after animal fat has been rendered down. In plain terms, the crispy leftover solids from melting down fat, sometimes eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
How do you pronounce “greaves”?
“Greaves” is pronounced greevz (/ɡɹivz/ in IPA).
How do you use “greaves” in a sentence?
Here is “greaves” used in a sentence: “The greaves were saved to make a rich, savoury spread.”
What part of speech is “greaves”?
“Greaves” is a noun.
Where does the word “greaves” come from?
The word “greaves” comes from German. From Middle Low German grêve, likely related to German Griebe ("crackling" or "cracklings").
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