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Princeton's WordNet

  1. schmaltz, shmaltz, schmalznoun

    (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music

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  1. schmalz

    Schmaltz (also spelled schmalz or shmalz) is rendered (clarified) chicken or goose fat. It is an integral part of traditional Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, where it has been used for centuries in a wide array of dishes, such as chicken soup, latkes, matzah brei, chopped liver, matzah balls, fried chicken, and many others, either as a cooking fat, spread, or flavor enhancer.

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  1. schmalz

    Schmalz is a term derived from German language, which refers to rendered or clarified poultry or animal fat, especially chicken or goose fat. It is traditionally used in various cuisines for cooking or as a spread on bread. The term can also refer, in a metaphorical sense, to excessive sentimentality or melodrama in music, art, or performances.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. SCHMALZ

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Schmalz is ranked #14004 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Schmalz surname appeared 2,151 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Schmalz.

    96.3% or 2,072 total occurrences were White.
    1.9% or 41 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    0.7% or 16 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.5% or 11 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of schmalz in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of schmalz in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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