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| has gloss | eng: Neatsfoot oil is a yellow oil rendered and purified from the shin bones and feet (but not the hooves) of cattle. "Neat" in the oil's name comes from an old name for cattle. Today, many consider the best quality neatsfoot oil to be that which comes from the legs of calves, with no other oils added. Neatsfoot oil is used as a conditioning, softening and preservative agent for leather. In the 18th century, it was also used medicinally as a topical application for dry scaly skin conditions. |
| lexicalization | eng: neatsfoot oil |
| instance of | (noun) any fat obtained from animals; "animal fat is high in saturated fatty acids" animal fat |
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| has gloss | fra: L’huile de pied de bœuf est une huile jaune produite à partir des os des pieds et des tibias (pas des sabots) du bétail. Elle est utilisée dans le conditionnement, le ramollissement et la conservation du cuir. Elle reste liquide à basse température. Au , elle était utilisée médicalement en pommade pour traiter les problèmes de peau sèche. |
| lexicalization | fra: huile de pied de bœuf |
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| media:img | Neatsfoot Oil.jpg |
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