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It's Yiddish for animal fat.

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The word "schmaltz" comes from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It refers to rendered chicken or goose fat, which is commonly used in traditional Jewish cooking to add flavor and richness to dishes. Over time, the word has also come to represent something that is overly sentimental or melodramatic.

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