liqueur

noun

li·​queur li-ˈkər How to pronounce liqueur (audio) -ˈku̇r How to pronounce liqueur (audio)
-ˈkyu̇r
: a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (such as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds

Examples of liqueur in a Sentence

a bottle of orange liqueur
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Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French licour liquid — more at liquor

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liqueur was in 1729

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Cite this Entry

“Liqueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liqueur. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

liqueur

noun
: a flavored and usually sweetened alcoholic beverage

Medical Definition

liqueur

noun
: a usually sweetened alcoholic beverage variously flavored (as with fruit or aromatics)

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