beeswing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A filmy, translucent crust found in port and other old wines which have been bottled-aged for a long time.
  2. Cream of tartar; potassium bitartrate; the residual salt of tartaric acid.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiːzwɪŋ/

Word forms

beeswing beeswings

Etymology

From bee + -s- + wing.

Derived words

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