Cidre

German

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Etymology

    Borrowed from French cidre, from Old French sidre, cisdre, from Latin sicera, from Ancient Greek σίκερα (síkera), from Hebrew שֵׁכָר (šēḵār, alcoholic drink) or a related Semitic source (but apparently chiefly Biblical Greek).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈsiːdrə/, [ˈsiː.dʁə]
    • IPA(key): /ˈt͡siːdrə/ (less common)
    • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

    Noun

    Cidre m (strong, genitive Cidres or Cidre, plural Cidres or Cidre)

    1. cider, sparkling apple wine
      Synonym: (technical, officialese) Apfelschaumwein

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