Definition: The refuse matter that remains after fruit, particularly grapes, has been pressed.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
Today we’re tackling a word – “marc.” It’s a term you might hear in the world of winemaking or grape processing. The dictionary gives us a good starting point: "The refuse matter that remains after fruit, particularly grapes, has been pressed."
Let's break that down with a little rhyme to help it stick!
“When grapes are crushed and juice is freed,
Pressing them tight, a crucial deed.
But some bits remain, dark and small,
That’s the ‘marc,’ answering nature’s call!”
Essentially, “marc” is what's left behind
after
you’ve squeezed all the lovely juice out of your grapes or other fruit. It’s the pulp, skins, seeds - the leftover bits that aren't part of the final drink.
Think about making grape juice – after you press it, there’s a sticky, dark residue left behind. That’s the marc!
Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about what “marc” is and where you might find it?