Dictionary
fat•back
Pronunciation: (fat'bak"), [key]—
n.
1. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.the fat and fat meat from the upper part of a side of pork, usually cured by salt.
2. a menhaden.
3. the bluefish,
Pomatomus saltatrix.
4. a mullet.
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