beeswing
A filmy, translucent crust found in port and other old wines which have been…A filmy, translucent crust found in port and other old wines which have been bottled-aged for a long time.
/ˈbiːzwɪŋ/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)A filmy, translucent crust found in port and other old wines which have been bottled-aged for a long time.
(uncountable, usually)Cream of tartar; potassium bitartrate; the residual salt of tartaric acid.
Origin
From bee + -s- + wing.From bee + -s- + wing.
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Forms
plural: beeswings| Singular | beeswing |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedbeeswinged
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable