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flor

The English word “flor” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A film of yeast that develops on the surface of some wines during fermentation, induced deliberately during the production of sherry.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish flor. Doublet of fleur, flour, and flower.

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