mother of vinegar 
mother of vinegar
Definition
mother of vinegar
noun
a stringy, gummy, slimy substance formed by bacteria (genus Acetobacter) in vinegar or on the surface of fermenting liquids: used as a starter to make vinegar
Etymology: see mother
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