biergist

Dutch

Etymology

From bier (“beer”) +‎ gist (“yeast”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbiːr.ɣɪst/

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• Hyphenation: bier‧gist

Noun

biergist f (plural biergisten, diminutive biergistje n)

1. a species of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, especially in relation to brewing beer

   Synonyms: bakkersgist, wijngist