noun ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A film of yeast that develops on the surface of some wines during fermentation, induced deliberately during the production of sherry. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Flor was a flamenco dancer. She was so good, Guillermo could watch her dance for hours."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish flor. Doublet of fleur, flour, and flower.

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