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Meaning of LIQUEUR

Pronunciation:  li'kyur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
 
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 Synonyms: cordial
 
 See Also: absinth, absinthe, alcohol, alcoholic beverage, anisette, anisette de Bordeaux, benedictine, Chartreuse, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, creme de fraise, creme de menthe, Drambuie, Galliano, inebriant, intoxicant, kummel, maraschino, orange liqueur, pastis, Pernod, pousse-cafe, ratafee, ratafia, sambuca

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Li`queur"\ (l[-e]`k[~e]r"), n. [F. See {Liquor}.]
An aromatic alcoholic cordial.
Note: Some liqueurs are prepared by infusing certain woods,
      fruits, or flowers, in either water or alcohol, and
      adding sugar, etc. Others are distilled from aromatic
      or flavoring agents.
 
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