cyder
cyder is the archaic spelling of cider.
Meaning of cider
Noun
cider (countable and uncountable, plural ciders)
- An alcoholic, often sparkling (carbonated) beverage made from fermented apples.
- Synonyms:
- hard cider, apple cider
- This or any similar alcoholic drink made from similar fruit, such as pears.
- The procedures for cyser are identical to cider with a notable exception: honey is a much more complex sugar than cane or corn sugars, meaning honey takes a long time to clear and an even longer time (at least six months) to ferment out[…]1995, Paul Correnty, The Art of Cidermaking, Brewers Publications
- A non-alcoholic uncarbonated beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice.
- I picked up a jug of cider for the kids.
- Synonyms:
- sweet cider, apple cider
- A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.
- A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.
- A cup, glass, or serving of any of these beverages.
Forms of cyder
| plural | cyders |
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Questions about cyder
- What is cyder the archaic spelling of?
- Cyder is the archaic spelling of cider.
Words near cyder in the dictionary
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