Etymology

flor

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Today it means: A film of yeast that develops on the surface of some wines during fermentation, induced deliberately during the production of sherry. Full definition →

Spanish flor
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromflor
  2. English todayflor

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

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