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Cider

/ˈsaɪ.dər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples.

    "She ordered a refreshing glass of dry apple cider at the pub."
  2. 2

    In North America, an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from pressed apples, often spiced and served warm.

    "During the autumn festival, we enjoyed hot spiced cider around the bonfire."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old French term 'sidre' (modern 'cidre'), which traces back via Latin 'sicera' from the Hebrew 'shēkhār', meaning strong drink or fermented liquor. The word entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially referring to strong alcoholic beverages before becoming specifically associated with fermented apple juice.

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