tallowish, a.
(ˈtæləʊɪʃ)
[f. tallow n. + -ish1 2.]
Of the nature of or resembling tallow; tallow-like, tallowy.
| 1552 Huloet, Tallowyshe, or lyke to tallow, seuiosus. 1598 Florio, Songioso, fattie, lardie, greasie, tallowish. 1731 Medley Kolben's Cape G. Hope II. 65 The Fat [of Cape sheep] is not so tallowish as that of European Mutton; and the poorer Sort..use it in the Place of Butter. 1838 Granville Spas Germ. 378 The cheeks, formerly tallowish and saffrony, became ruddy. |