Ма́я — meaning in English

English meaning

• ferment verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
• Maia name In Greek mythology, the daughter of Atlas and mother of the god Hermes.
• yeast noun A microscopic fungus used to ferment dough or brew alcohol.

Senses

Ма́я is used for these senses in English:

• Maia (Greek god) Daughter of Atlas and mother of Hermes.
• ferment Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
• yeast An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
• yeast A compressed cake or dried granules of this substance used for mixing with flour to make bread dough rise.

ferment — full definition

1. verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
2. verb To stir up unrest, excitement, or trouble.
3. noun A state of excitement, agitation, or unrest.

Maia — full definition

1. name In Greek mythology, the daughter of Atlas and mother of the god Hermes.
2. name A female first name, drawn from the mythological figure.
3. name One of the brightest stars in the Pleiades star cluster.

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