Tartar Definition

tartar
noun
  1. a salt used especially in baking powder
  2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman
  3. a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century
  4. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums

"Tartar" in song lyrics

See how tartar is used in real songs:

  • "substitute for cream of tartar"
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  • "recipe for salmon tartar"
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  • "buttermilk cake tartar"
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Usage tips for "tartar"

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