English Explanatory Dictionary

liqueur

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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

Pronunciation

/lɪˈkjʊə/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-liqueur.wav /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-liqueur.wav

Word forms

liqueur liqueurs liqueuring liqueured

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French liqueur. Doublet of liquor.

Related words

liquid liquidate liquidation liquidator liquidity liquidizer liquor cordial ratafia

Derived words

cassis liqueur cream liqueur liqueur wine
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