A waxy fat obtained from the seeds of the piney varnish tree, Vateria indica, used in the manufacture of candles and chocolate; also called piney tallow.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of Malabar tallow in US English:
Malabar tallow
noun
A waxy fat obtained from the seeds of the piney varnish tree, Vateria indica, used in the manufacture of candles and chocolate; also called piney tallow.