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sourMain Entry: 1sour Pronunciation: \ˈsau̇(-ə)r\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sūr; akin to Old High German sūr sour, Lithuanian sūrus salty Date: before 12th century 1 : causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids <sour pickles> — compare bitter, salt, sweet — sour·ish \ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ish\ adjective — sour·ly adverb — sour·ness noun
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