pomace
noun
pom·ace
| \ ˈpə-məs
, ˈpä-
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Definition of pomace
1
: the dry or pulpy residue of material (such as fruit, seeds, or fish) from which a liquid (such as juice or oil) has been pressed or extracted
2
: something crushed to a pulpy mass
Examples of pomace in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Water is added to pomace (grapes that have already been pressed once) and fermentation commences. — Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, "Fizzy summer wines offer lighthearted refreshment," 29 July 2019 He and a friend made grappa, an Italian brandy distilled from grape pomace, the solid residue of the winemaking process. — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, "Backed by his boss, John Howie, sommelier/master distiller Erik Liedholm pours his heart and talent into award-winning liquors," 20 June 2018 In the late 16th century the Spanish first made pisco by accident in the attempt to make orujo, a pomace brandy made from the solids left after pressing grapes. — Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, "Just what the doctor ordered at Dr. Limon Peruvian," 24 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pomace.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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