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pomace

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌmɪs/

Definition of pomace

noun

[mass noun]
  • (especially in cider-making) the pulpy residue remaining after fruit has been crushed in order to extract its juice.
  • the pulpy matter remaining after a substance such as fish or castor oil seeds has been pressed to extract the oil or juice.

Origin:

late 16th century: apparently from medieval Latin pomacium 'cider', from Latin pomum 'apple'

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