beno

noun

be·​no ˈbē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce beno (audio)
variants or bino
ˈbē-(ˌ)nō
plural -es
: a strongly alcoholic drink of the Philippines distilled from the fermented sap of certain palms compare tuba entry 3

Word History

Etymology

modification of Spanish vino wine, from Latin vinum

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“Beno.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beno. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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