Federweißer

See also: Federweisser

German

Federweißer

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Etymology

Of uncertain origin. Most likely a compound of Feder (feather) + weiß (white) from the appearance of the suspended yeast.

See also Federweiß.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfeːdəʁˌvaɪ̯səʁ/, [ˈfeːdɐˌvaɪ̯sɐ]
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Noun

Federweißer m (genitive Federweißen, plural Federweiße) (der Federweiße, ein Federweißer)

  1. (oenology) Federweisser, must made from white grapes that has begun to ferment but that has not yet turned into wine

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