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Etymology

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From bier (beer) +‎ gist (yeast).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbiːr.ɣɪst/
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  • Hyphenation: bier‧gist

Noun

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biergist f (plural biergisten, diminutive biergistje n)

  1. A species of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, especially in relation to brewing beer
    Synonyms: bakkersgist, wijngist