Noun

1. The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow.

Quotations

• 1996: Laura Erickson, Sharing the Wonder of Birds with Kids

  Many seed-eating birds also need animal fat and protein which they obtain from insects, animal carcasses, and suet.

• 1998: Alan Pistorius, Everything You Need to Know About Birding and Backyard Bird Attraction

  Some jays, chickadees, nuthatches, and titmice regularly feed at suet; others seem never to indulge.