fermented

adjective

fer·​ment·​ed (ˌ)fər-ˈmen-təd How to pronounce fermented (audio)
: having undergone fermentation
fermented grapes
Basic mead begins with fermented honey and water.Annie Tobey

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fermented was in 1555

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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fermented. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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