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pomace

pom·ace [ púmməss, pómməss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. remains of crushed fruit: the pulpy mass that remains after apples or other fruits have been crushed and pressed to extract the juice, e.g. to make cider

2. food remains after oil extraction: the pulpy mass that remains after nuts, fish, or other foods have been crushed and pressed to extract oil or another liquid

[Mid-16th century. < medieval Latin pomacium "cider" < Latin pomum "apple"]
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