sour

Definitions


[ˈsaʊə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
(e.g: she sampled the wine and found it was sour)

- feeling or expressing resentment, disappointment, or anger
(e.g: he gave her a sour look)

- (of soil) deficient in lime and usually dank

- (of petroleum or natural gas) containing a relatively high proportion of sulphur


Phrases:
- sour grapes
- turn sour

Origin:
Old English sūr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuur and German sauer


[ˈsaʊə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a drink made by mixing a spirit with lemon or lime juice
(e.g: a rum sour)


Phrases:
- sour grapes
- turn sour

Origin:
Old English sūr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuur and German sauer


[ˈsaʊə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or become sour
(e.g: water soured with tamarind)


Phrases:
- sour grapes
- turn sour

Origin:
Old English sūr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuur and German sauer




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