pomace

pomace
/pum"is, pom"-/, n.
1. the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
2. any crushed or ground, pulpy substance.
[1545-55; perh. < ML pomacium cider, deriv. of L pomum fruit; see POME]

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