sour in Latin
sour in Latin is acidus, acer, acescō — sour means having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
sour in Latin
acidus
acer
acescō
(intransitive) To become sour.
What does "sour" mean?
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adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
"These green apples are far too sour to eat raw."
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adjective Spoiled or gone bad from fermenting.
"The cream smelled sour, so we threw it away."
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adjective Unpleasant, bad-tempered, or unfriendly.
"She gave me a sour reply and walked off."
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noun A cocktail made with a spirit, citrus juice, and sugar.
"The bartender shook a lemon sour with ice and poured it into a short glass."
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sour in a sentence
- These green apples are far too sour to eat raw.
- A sour sweet made her screw up her face.
- The cream smelled sour, so we threw it away.
- Leave wine open too long and it turns sour.
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What is "sour" in Latin?
"sour" in Latin is acidus, acer, acescō. sour means: Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
How do you use "sour" in a sentence?
Example: "These green apples are far too sour to eat raw." In Latin, "sour" is acidus, acer, acescō.
Are there other ways to say "sour" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "sour": acidus, acer, acescō.
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