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graisse

fat, grease

noun GREHS Rare

Usage Note

Graisse covers both body fat and mechanical grease or lubricant. In cooking, graisse de canard (duck fat) is prized in south-western French cuisine. The adjective graisseux (greasy) and the verb graisser (to grease, to lubricate) share the same root.

Examples

"La graisse animale est riche en calories."

Natural Translation

Animal fat is rich in calories.

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