dunder
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.”
How to use dunder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA distillery by-product used to add flavour when making rum.
Word forms
dunders plural
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Jamaican rum makers add _____ to the mash to give the spirit its funky, fruity edge.
Etymology
Possibly related to Spanish redundar, "to overflow" — describing the leftover liquid that spills from the process.
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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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