Strong’s definition
to be pungent; i.e. in taste (sour, i.e. literally fermented, or figuratively, harsh), in color (dazzling)
KJV gloss list in the source
cruel (man), dyed, be grieved, leavened.
Source pronunciation notation: khaw-mates'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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