n.
Pronunciation: ' s ī -d ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English sidre, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sicera strong drink, from Greek (Septuagint) sikera, from Hebrew sh ē kh ā r
Date: 13th century
1 : fermented apple juice often made sparkling by carbonation or fermentation in a sealed container
2 : the expressed juice of fruit (as apples) used as a beverage or for making other products (as applejack)