liqueur

Pronunciation: /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French liqueur. Doublet of liquor.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cordial

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
alcohol
Narrower (hyponyms)
anisette, coffee liqueur, creme de fraise, sambuca, pastis, amaretto

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