Maisch

German

Etymology

From Middle High German meisch (mash), from Old High German *meisk, from Proto-Germanic *maiskaz, from Proto-Indo-European *moiḱ-sḱ-o/eh₂-, from *meyḱ- (mix). Cognate with English mash.

Noun

Maisch m (genitive Maisches or Maischs, plural Maische)

  1. Crushed grapes or other fruits, often used to make wine or brandy
  2. Ground malt used in beermaking
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