1377, "solid fat formed in the torsos of cattle and sheep," probably from an Anglo-Fr. diminutive of sius, the nominative use of sue, seu "tallow, grease," from O.Fr. sieu "tallow," from L. sebum "tallow, grease."
Main Entry: su·et Pronunciation: 'sü-&t Function: noun : the hard fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton that yields tallow andthat in prepared form is used in some pharmaceutical ointments