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flor

Syllabification: (flor)
Pronunciation: /flôr/
Definition of flor

noun

  • yeast allowed to develop in a whitish film on the surface of dry (fino) sherries and similar wines during fermentation.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Spanish, literally 'flower'

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