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Word: Sour
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English sūr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuur and German sauer
ˈsaʊə
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Short Definition:having acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Examples:- she sampled the wine and found it was sour
feeling or expressing resentment, disappointment, or anger
Short Definition:feeling or expressing resentment or anger
Examples:- he gave her a sour look
- the meeting ended on a sour note
(of soil) deficient in lime and usually dank.
Short Definition:(of soil) deficient in lime and usually dank
(of petroleum or natural gas) containing a relatively high proportion of sulphur.
Short Definition:(of petroleum or natural gas) containing relatively high proportion of sulphur
Word: Sour
Speech Type: Noun
ˈsaʊə
a drink made by mixing a spirit with lemon or lime juice
Short Definition:drink made by mixing spirit with lemon or lime juice
Examples:- a rum sour
Word: Sour
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsaʊə
make or become sour
Short Definition:make or become sour
Examples:- water soured with tamarind
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