tal·lowy \ˈtaləw]ē, -lō], ]i\adjective Etymology: Middle English talwy, from talow tallow + -y 1.: of the nature of or like the substance of tallow : sebaceous 2.: similar to tallow in color or complexion < the moon … throwing its tallowy light along the lawns — Richard Church > < behind his tallowy mask and goggle eyes — F.M.Ford > 3.: cappy