How Do You Spell VERJUICE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɜːd͡ʒuːs] (IPA)

Verjuice is a sour juice made from unripe grapes or other sour fruits. It is mainly used as a culinary ingredient to add tartness to dishes, such as marinades, sauces, and dressings. The spelling of the word "Verjuice" is pronounced as /vər.ˈdʒuːs/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "v" is pronounced as a voiced labiodental fricative, while the "j" is pronounced as a voiced palatal fricative. The spelling "juice" refers to the liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.

VERJUICE Meaning and Definition

  1. Verjuice is a tart, acidic liquid that is made from unripe or slightly underripe fruit, specifically grapes, apples, or other sour fruits. It is typically produced by pressing the juice out of these fruits before they fully ripen, resulting in a distinctively sour and tangy flavor profile. The word "verjuice" originates from the French term "verjus," which translates to "green juice," referring to the unripeness of the fruit used.

    Historically, verjuice has been widely used in cooking and as a condiment, particularly in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and European cuisines. It has a long history dating back to medieval times when it was frequently employed as a souring agent before the arrival of citrus fruits. Verjuice acts as a natural acidifier and can provide a pleasant tartness to various dishes without overpowering the other flavors. It is commonly used in vinaigrettes, sauces, marinades, and dressings, lending a unique taste to culinary creations.

    In addition to being a culinary ingredient, verjuice has also been used for medicinal purposes. It was believed to have various health benefits, such as aiding digestion, soothing sore throats, and even acting as a mild appetite stimulant.

    In summary, verjuice is a sour liquid made from unripe fruit, primarily grapes, apples, or other tart fruits. It serves as a versatile ingredient in cooking, adding acidity and tanginess to a wide range of dishes, while also holding cultural and historical significance.

  2. The acid juice of unripe fruits.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. The juice extracted from green of unripe fruit; an acid liquor expressed from unripe grapes, wild apples, &c.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VERJUICE

  • cerjuice
  • berjuice
  • gerjuice
  • ferjuice
  • vwrjuice
  • vsrjuice
  • vdrjuice
  • vrrjuice
  • v4rjuice
  • v3rjuice
  • veejuice
  • vedjuice
  • vefjuice
  • vetjuice
  • ve5juice
  • ve4juice
  • verhuice
  • vernuice
  • vermuice
  • verkuice

Etymology of VERJUICE

The word "verjuice" has its origins in Middle English, derived from Old French. In Old French, it was called "verjus", which is a combination of two words: "vert" meaning "green" and "jus" meaning "juice". Therefore, "verjuice" literally translates to "green juice". The term was used to refer to the juice extracted from unripe grapes or other sour fruits. Verjuice was commonly used as a condiment or a ingredient in cooking during medieval times.

Plural form of VERJUICE is VERJUICES

Conjugate verb Verjuice

CONDITIONAL

I would verjuice
you would verjuice
he/she/it would verjuice
we would verjuice
they would verjuice

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be verjuicing
you would be verjuicing
he/she/it would be verjuicing
we would be verjuicing
they would be verjuicing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have verjuice
you would have verjuice
he/she/it would have verjuice
we would have verjuice
they would have verjuice

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been verjuicing
you would have been verjuicing
he/she/it would have been verjuicing
we would have been verjuicing
they would have been verjuicing

FUTURE

I will verjuice
you will verjuice
he/she/it will verjuice
we will verjuice
they will verjuice

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be verjuicing
you will be verjuicing
he/she/it will be verjuicing
we will be verjuicing
they will be verjuicing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have verjuiced
you will have verjuiced
he/she/it will have verjuiced
we will have verjuiced
they will have verjuiced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been verjuicing
you will have been verjuicing
he/she/it will have been verjuicing
we will have been verjuicing
they will have been verjuicing

IMPERATIVE

you verjuice
we let´s verjuice

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to verjuice

PAST

I verjuiced
you verjuiced
he/she/it verjuiced
we verjuiced
they verjuiced

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was verjuicing
you were verjuicing
he/she/it was verjuicing
we were verjuicing
they were verjuicing

PAST PARTICIPLE

verjuiced

PAST PERFECT

I had verjuiced
you had verjuiced
he/she/it had verjuiced
we had verjuiced
they had verjuiced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been verjuicing
you had been verjuicing
he/she/it had been verjuicing
we had been verjuicing
they had been verjuicing

PRESENT

I verjuice
you verjuice
he/she/it verjuices
we verjuice
they verjuice

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am verjuicing
you are verjuicing
he/she/it is verjuicing
we are verjuicing
they are verjuicing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

verjuicing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have verjuiced
you have verjuiced
he/she/it has verjuiced
we have verjuiced
they have verjuiced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been verjuicing
you have been verjuicing
he/she/it has been verjuicing
we have been verjuicing
they have been verjuicing

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