English

Etymology
Latin acerbus, from acer sharp: compare French acerbe. See acrid

Pronunciation
a*cerb
AAH-suhrb

Adjective
en-adj|more acerb or acerber|most acerb or '''acerbest

1. Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sharp and harsh.

Derived terms
acerbic

References
R:Webster 1913

Translations
French: acerbe
Italian: acerbo
Latin: acerbus
Portuguese, Spanish: acerbo

io:acerb
it:acerb

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