shortenings in English
noun
1
butter or other fat used for making pastry or bread.
In a stock pot, melt the lard or shortening over medium heat.
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1. Fundamental » Umbrella metacategories » Shortenings subcategories by language » Abbreviations
2. Cottonseed, seed of the cotton plant, important commercially for its oil and other products. Cottonseed oil is used in salad and cooking oils and, after hydrogenation, in shortenings and margarine