liqueur
NounUS[lih-kur]/lɪˈkɝ/2 syllables
Synonyms:
cordial
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Noun (1)
- strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a mealSynonyms: cordialType of alcohol, alcoholic drinkKinds vanilla liqueur, apricot liqueur, walnut liqueur, blackthorn liqueur, absinth, ratafia, sweet cherry liqueur, pastis, plum liqueur, amaretto +25 more
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Li′queur′ (lē′kẽr′), noun
Origin: F. See Liquor.
An aromatic alcoholic cordial.
☞ Some liqueurs are prepared by infusing certain woods, fruits, or flowers, in either water or alcohol, and adding sugar, etc. Others are distilled from aromatic or flavoring agents.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54