1. resembling or containing tallow; having the characteristics of animal fat
2. pale and unhealthy in appearance, like tallow

Examples

• The old candles had a tallowy smell when lit.
• His tallowy complexion suggested he hadn’t been outdoors in months.
• The meat had a tallowy texture that made it unappetizing.
• Her face looked tallowy under the harsh fluorescent lights.
• The tallowy residue left stains on the tablecloth.
• The patient’s tallowy skin concerned the doctor.