noun
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."
How to use dunder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA distillery by-product used to add flavour when making rum.
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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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