Main Entry:

¹juice

Pronunciation:

\ˈjüs\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English jus, from Anglo-French, broth, juice, from Latin; akin to Old Norse ostr cheese, Greek zymē leaven, Sanskrit yūṣa broth

Date:

14th century

1: the extractable fluid contents of cells or tissues2 aplural : the natural fluids of an animal body b: the liquid or moisture contained in something3 a: the inherent quality of a thing : essence b: strength, vigor, vitality <pioneers…full of juice and jests — Sinclair Lewis>4: a medium (as electricity or gasoline) that supplies power5slang : liquor6slang : exorbitant interest exacted of a borrower under the threat of violence7slang : influence, clout8: a motivating, inspiring, or enabling force or factor <creative juices>

— juice·less \ˈjüs-ləs\ adjective