overlard

/ˈoʊvərˌlɑrd/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or lay over with a layer of fat, especially pork fat, in order to preserve or cure meat.

“The butcher overlard the sausages with a thick layer of lard before selling them at the market.”

2. noun

a layer of fat or lard applied to meat for preservation or curing.

“The butcher’s shop had a sign advertising their special overlard sausages.”

Synonyms

  • fatten
  • lard

Antonyms

  • dehydrate
  • desiccate