liqueur

li·queur

noun \li-ˈkər, -ˈku̇r, -ˈkyu̇r\

Definition of LIQUEUR

: a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds

Examples of LIQUEUR

1. a bottle of orange liqueur

Origin of LIQUEUR

French, from Old French licour liquid — more at liquor

First Known Use: 1729

Rhymes with LIQUEUR

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