Pummy

Pummy

PUM-ee ˈpʌmi
Noun

Apple pumice from the cider-wring.

Example Sentences

"Throw the pummy on the compost."
"Pummy left from cider making."

Etymology & History

Dorset cider-making term for apple pomace or pulp left after pressing. From pomace. Traditional cider production vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Dorset
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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