sowbelly

noun

sow·​bel·​ly ˈsau̇-ˌbe-lē How to pronounce sowbelly (audio)
: fat salt pork or bacon

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sowbelly was in 1867

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“Sowbelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sowbelly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sowbelly

noun
sow·​bel·​ly ˈsau̇-ˌbel-ē How to pronounce sowbelly (audio)
: fat salt pork or bacon
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