biergist

Dutch

Etymology

From bier (“beer”) +‎ gist (“yeast”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbiːr.ɣɪst/
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  • Hyphenation: bier‧gist

Noun

biergist f (plural biergisten, diminutive biergistje n)

  1. A species of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, especially in relation to brewing beer
    Synonyms: bakkersgist, wijngist
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