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dunder

DUHN-duh

Dunder (noun) means the residue left over from fermenting sugarcane juice, used to flavour rum during distillation. Example: “Jamaican rum makers add dunder to the mash to give the spirit its funky, fruity edge.”

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The residue left over from fermenting sugarcane juice, used to flavour rum during distillation.
"Jamaican rum makers add dunder to the mash to give the spirit its funky, fruity edge."

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In plain EnglishA distillery by-product used to add flavour when making rum.

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dunders plural

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Etymology

Possibly related to Spanish redundar, "to overflow" — describing the leftover liquid that spills from the process.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dunder” mean?

The word “dunder” means the residue left over from fermenting sugarcane juice, used to flavour rum during distillation. In plain terms, a distillery by-product used to add flavour when making rum.

How do you pronounce “dunder”?

“Dunder” is pronounced DUHN-duh (/ˈdʌndə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “dunder” in a sentence?

Here is “dunder” used in a sentence: “Jamaican rum makers add dunder to the mash to give the spirit its funky, fruity edge.”

What part of speech is “dunder”?

“Dunder” is a noun.

Where does the word “dunder” come from?

The word “dunder” comes from Spanish. Possibly related to Spanish redundar, "to overflow" — describing the leftover liquid that spills from the process.

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