Acerb

Table of contents

1 Etymology 2 Pronunciation 3 Adjective 4 Translations

Etymology

Latin acerbus , from acer sharp: compare French acerbe . See acrid

Pronunciation

a*cerb

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AAH-suhrb

Adjective

!Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sharp and harsh.

Translations

• French: acerbe
• Italian: acerbo
• Latin: acerbus
• Portuguese, Spanish: acerbo