Etymology:
Meaning:
The soft, white fat of hogs, especially when rendered and used as a cooking medium.
Origin:
The word "lard" originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂éri̯o- meaning "fat" or "lard." This root is also found in other Indo-European languages, such as:
The Proto-Germanic form *larduz evolved into the Old English "lard," which has been used in English ever since.
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