pummice

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A form of pomace — Such residue from apples used in the process of cidermaking; also, a mass of crushed apples before the juice is pressed out.

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Meanings

nounpummice (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableObsolete spelling of pomace.
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    In order to avoid a great deal of trouble, and to perform the vvork more effectually, by diveſting the nevv made Cyder of vvhat pummice and other impurities remain; after ſtraining it through a hair ſieve, on its coming from the VVring, or Preſs, it is neceſſary to be provided vvith a large open vat, keeve, or clive, vvhich vvill contain a vvhole pounding, or making of Cyder; or as much as can be preſſed in one day: […]

    1753, Hugh Stafford, “Sect. VI. Of Proper Vessels for Receiving the Cyder for Its Fermentation; the Vigilance, Exact Care, and Attention Required in the First Fermentation of Cyder for Making It Sweet, and as Long as It Continues in a Fermenting State.”, in A Treatise on Cyder-making, Founded on Long Practice and Experience; […], London: […] E[dward] Cave, […], →OCLC, page 48
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APA

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“pummice.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pummice. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pummice,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pummice.

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