How to pronounce verjuice
American English pronunciation
VUR-joos
- IPA
- /ˈvɝdʒus/
- Syllables
- VUR · joos (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What verjuice means
A sour juice pressed from unripe grapes or crab apples
In a sentence: The cook added a splash of verjuice to give the sauce a sharp, sour taste.
Where it comes from: It comes from old French words meaning green juice, since it is made from fruit that is still green and unripe.
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