English dictionary
barm
/b/A/rm/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
Synonyms yeastSource: WordNet 3.0
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Foam rising upon beer, or other malt liquors, when fermenting, and used as leaven in making bread and in brewing; yeast.
Source: webster1913
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The lap or bosom.
Source: webster1913