axunge

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French axonge (“lard”), from Latin axungia, from axis (“wheel”) + ungere (“to grease, lubricate”).

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA(key): /ˈaksənd͡ʒ/

Noun[edit]

axunge

  1. Fat or grease, especially of a pig or goose.
  2. (medicine) Lard prepared for medical use.
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