cider

English

/ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/, [ˈsʌɪ̯.də(ɹ)], /ˈsaɪ̯.də/

noun
Definitions
  • (British) An alcoholic, often sparkling (carbonated) beverage made from fermented apples; hard cider; apple cider
  • (US) A non-alcoholic still beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; apple cider; sweet cider without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice.
  • (Australia) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples.
  • (in) A non-alcoholic drink, normally carbonated; equivalent to soft drink.
  • (countable) A cup, glass or serving of any of these beverages.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sider derived from Old French cisdre derived from Latin sīcera derived from Ancient Greek σίκερα (strong drink, fermented liquor) derived from Hebrew (modern) שכר, שֵׁכָר.

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

שכר, שֵׁכָר

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