Definitions for pomaces

pomaces pom·ace

Spelling: [puhm-is, pom-]
IPA: /ˈpʌm ɪs, ˈpɒm-/

Pomaces is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 266 anagrams from letters in pomaces (acemops).

Definitions for pomaces

noun

  1. the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
  2. any crushed or ground, pulpy substance.

Origin of pomaces

1545-55; perhaps Medieval Latin pōmācium cider, derivative of Latin pōmum fruit; see pome

Examples for pomaces

In Europe, the seeds are separated from the pomace and used in various ways.

After the juice has been extracted from the apples the pomace that remains is sometimes used as a fertilizer.

If the pomace is permitted to ferment, and afterwards is distilled, a product called pomace-brandy is made.

In commercial practice the seeds are collected mostly from cider mills or from pomace.

The pomace is also oftentimes used as a manure, for which it has considerable to recommend it, being rich in potash and nitrogen.

They will be dark in proportion to the length of time the pomace stands.

To make higher-colored wines let the pomace stand from four to twenty-four hours before pressing.

Cider was made at first by pounding the apples by hand in wooden mortars; sometimes the pomace was pressed in baskets.

Such a case is that recently described by Morgan in America for the pomace fly (Drosophila ampelophila).

Cider was tediously made at first by pounding the apples in wooden mortars; the pomace was afterward pressed in baskets.

Word Value for pomaces
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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