English Dictionary

vinegar plant

名詞

The microscopic fungus that produces acetous fermentation, found in two forms known as mother of vinegar and flowers of vinegar.

日本語の意味

酢醸造に関与する微小な菌で、酢の発酵過程において『酢の母』や『酢花』という2つの形態を示す。

When I opened the jar of homemade cider vinegar, I found a gelatinous vinegar plant floating on the surface.

自家製のシードル酢の瓶を開けると、表面にゼラチン状の酢母（酢酸菌の膜）が浮かんでいた。

意味（1）

The microscopic fungus that produces acetous fermentation, found in two forms known as mother of vinegar and flowers of vinegar.