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bitter

6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bitter (adjective)
  2. bitter almond (noun)
  3. bitter almond oil (noun)
  4. bitter orange oil (noun)
  5. bitter principle (noun)
  6. bitter salts (noun plural)

bit·ter

adj \ˈbit-ər\

Definition of BITTER

: being or inducing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, or disagreeable and suggestive of an infusion of hops—compare salt 2, sour, sweet
—bit·ter·ness noun

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