Acerb
Pronunciation : A*cerb"
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. acerbus, fr. acer sharp: cf. F. acerbe. See Acrid.]
Definition : Defn: Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sharp and harsh.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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