pomace

UK: /ˈpʌmɪs/ US: (pum′is, pom′-)

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pom•ace  (pum′is, pom′-), n. 

1. the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
2. any crushed or ground, pulpy substance.

• Medieval Latin pōmācium cider, derivative of Latin pōmum fruit; see pome
• perh. 1545–55

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pomace / ˈpʌmɪs/ noun

1. the pulpy residue of apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider-making
2. any pulpy substance left after crushing, mashing, etc

Etymology: 16th Century: from Medieval Latin pōmācium cider, from Latin pōmum apple