Associations to the word «Barm»

Wiktionary

BARM, noun. (obsolete except in dialects) Bosom, lap.
BARM, noun. Foam rising upon beer, or other malt liquors, when fermenting, and used as leaven in making bread and in brewing; yeast.
BARM, noun. A small, flat, round individual loaf or roll of bread.

Dictionary definition

BARM, noun. A commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey.

Wise words

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