The English term schmaltz is derived from Yiddish, and is cognate with the German term Schmalz, meaning rendered animal fat, regardless of sourceâboth tallow and lard are considered forms of Schmalz in German, as is clarified butter. However, English usage tends to follow Yiddish, where it means poultry fat.
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