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Tartar Definition & Meaning

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

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  • "substitute for cream of tartar"
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  • "recipe for salmon tartar"
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  • "buttermilk cake tartar"
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Frequently asked questions

What does tartar mean?
a salt used especially in baking powder a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
What part of speech is tartar?
Tartar is a noun.
How many definitions does tartar have?
Tartar has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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