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be·​no | \ ˈbē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce beno (audio) \
variants: or bino \ ˈbē-​(ˌ)nō \
plural -es

Definition of beno

: a strongly alcoholic drink of the Philippines distilled from the fermented sap of certain palms — compare tuba entry 3

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History and Etymology for beno

modification of Spanish vino wine, from Latin vinum

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“Beno.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beno. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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