liqueur

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Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
19
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/lɪˈkjʊə/
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/lɪˈkjʊə/ · /lɪˈkjɔː/ · /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ · /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ · /lɪˈkjuɹ/

Definition of liqueur

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

verb

  1. to flavor or treat (wine) with a liqueur
  2. to top up bottles of sparkling wine with a sugar solution
    “Every champagne has to be liqueured after its disgorgement, to replace the inevitable loss.”

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Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French liqueur. Doublet of liquor.

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