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
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• 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

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we will be verjuicing

they will be verjuicing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have verjuiced

you will have verjuiced

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we will have verjuiced

they will have verjuiced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been verjuicing

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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

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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

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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

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we have been verjuicing

they have been verjuicing