English Explanatory Dictionary

ouzo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An anise-flavoured aperitif, originating in Greece.
  2. A serving of this drink.

Pronunciation

/ˈuːzəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ouzo.wav /ˈuzoʊ/ En-us-ouzo.oga

Word forms

ouzo ouzos

Etymology

From Greek ούζο (oúzo), either from Turkish üzüm (“grape”) or from the Italian uso in Marsiglia (“for use in Marseille”) stamped on selected silkworm cocoons exported from Tyrnavos in the 19th century, standing for “superior quality”. Other: from the ancient Greek word ὄζω (ózō, “to smell”) - ὀσμή (osmḗ, “smell”) because of the strong smell of the drink.

Related words

raki

Derived words

ouzo effect

Translations

Finnish: ouzo German: Ouzo Greek: ούζο Macedonian: узо Polish: uzo Turkish: uzo
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