Any of various tallow-like substances obtained from plants; especially that obtained from the Chinese tallow tree, Triadica sebifera (formerly of the genus Stillingia).
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Wonders Nature & Art.
Definition of vegetable tallow in US English:
vegetable tallow
noun
Any of various tallow-like substances obtained from plants; especially that obtained from the Chinese tallow tree, Triadica sebifera (formerly of the genus Stillingia).
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Wonders Nature & Art.