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pult


Meanings
  • noun

    A Hungarian word for a wooden or metal container used for pressing or squeezing, such as in wine making or fruit preservation.


Variants
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poult , poult-de-soie , poults
Etymology
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Derived from Old Hungarian 'pulta' meaning 'press, squeeze'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest wooden pult in Hungary is located in the Tokaj region and is over 300 years old.

  2. The use of the pult in winemaking is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.


Related Concepts
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  1. wine press: A large pult used specifically for pressing grapes to extract juice for winemaking.

  2. fruit pult: A smaller pult used for pressing fruits to extract juice for jams and preserves.


Culture
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The 'pult' has been an essential tool in Hungarian agriculture and winemaking for centuries. It is a symbol of traditional Hungarian food production and is often depicted in Hungarian art and literature.

How to Memorize "pult"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large wooden or metal container with a press or squeeze mechanism. Visualize grapes being placed in the container and the pult being used to extract juice.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pult' with the process of pressing or squeezing, such as squeezing a lemon or pressing grapes for wine.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pult Presses Produce' to remember the meaning of the word.


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