tallowy

adjective

tal·​lowy ˈtaləw|ē 

-lō|, 

|i

1

: of the nature of or like the substance of tallow : sebaceous

2

: similar to tallow in color or complexion

the moon … throwing its tallowy light along the lawns

—Richard Church

behind his tallowy mask and goggle eyes

—F. M. Ford

3

: cappy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English talwy, from talow tallow + -y

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