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pomace
CIDE DICTIONARY
pomace, n. [L. ponum a fruit, LL., an apple: cf. LL. pomagium, pomacium.].
The substance of apples, or of similar fruit, crushed by grinding. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pomace, n.
1 the mass of crushed apples in cider-making before or after the juice is pressed out.
2 the refuse of fish etc. after the oil has been extracted, generally used as a fertilizer.
1 the mass of crushed apples in cider-making before or after the juice is pressed out.
2 the refuse of fish etc. after the oil has been extracted, generally used as a fertilizer.
Etymology
ME f. med.L pomacium cider f. L pomum apple
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