noun

flor

Flor (noun) means a layer of yeast that forms on top of certain wines during fermentation, deliberately encouraged when making sherry. Example: “The winemaker let a thick flor develop on the surface before ageing the sherry.”

noun

A layer of yeast that forms on top of certain wines during fermentation, deliberately encouraged when making sherry.

"The winemaker let a thick flor develop on the surface before ageing the sherry."

How to use flor

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA yeast film on top of fermenting wine, essential to how sherry gets its flavour.

Word forms

flors plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish flor ("flower"), related to English "flower" and "flour."

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for flor

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flor” mean?

The word “flor” means a layer of yeast that forms on top of certain wines during fermentation, deliberately encouraged when making sherry. In plain terms, a yeast film on top of fermenting wine, essential to how sherry gets its flavour.

How do you use “flor” in a sentence?

Here is “flor” used in a sentence: “The winemaker let a thick flor develop on the surface before ageing the sherry.”

What part of speech is “flor”?

“Flor” is a noun.

Where does the word “flor” come from?

The word “flor” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish flor ("flower"), related to English "flower" and "flour.".

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