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sour — [sour] adj. [ME soure < OE sur, akin to Ger sauer, ON sūrr < IE * suro , sour, salty > Latvian sũrs, salty, bitter] 1. having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc. 2. made acid or rank by or as by fermentation… … English World dictionary
sour — (adj.) O.E. sur, from P.Gmc. *suraz (Cf. O.N. surr, M.Du. suur, Du. zuur, O.H.G. sur, Ger. Sauer), from PIE root *suro sour, salty, bitter (Cf. O.C.S. syru, Rus. syroi moist, raw; Lith. suras salty … Etymology dictionary
sour — adj., n., & v. adj. 1 having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar, esp. because of unripeness (sour apples). 2 a (of food, esp. milk or bread) bad because of fermentation. b smelling or tasting rancid or unpleasant. 3 (of a person, temper, etc.)… … Useful english dictionary
sour´ness — sour «sowr», adjective, verb, noun, adverb. –adj. 1. having a taste like that of vinegar or lemon juice; sharp and biting: »Most green fruit is sour. SYNONYM(S): acid, acidulous, tart. 2. fermented; acid as a result of fermentation; spoiled. Sour … Useful english dictionary
sour´ly — sour «sowr», adjective, verb, noun, adverb. –adj. 1. having a taste like that of vinegar or lemon juice; sharp and biting: »Most green fruit is sour. SYNONYM(S): acid, acidulous, tart. 2. fermented; acid as a result of fermentation; spoiled. Sour … Useful english dictionary
sour — adj. to go, turn sour (things went sour; the whole affair turned sour) * * * [ saʊə] turn sour (things went sour; the whole affair turned sour) to go … Combinatory dictionary
sour — sau̇(ə)r adj causing, characterized by, or being the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids compare BITTER, SALT (2), SWEET sour·ness … Medical dictionary
sour|dough — «SOWR DOH», noun, adjective. Informal. –n. 1. a) a prospector or pioneer in Alaska or Canada, especially in Yukon. b) any old resident, experienced hand, or the like; person who is not a tenderfoot. 2. Also, sour dough. fermented dough saved from … Useful english dictionary
sour-gum — ☆ sour gum [sour′gum΄ ] adj. designating a family (Nyssaceae, order Cornales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs, including the tupelos * * * … Universalium
sour-gum — ☆ sour gum [sour′gum΄ ] adj. designating a family (Nyssaceae, order Cornales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs, including the tupelos … English World dictionary
