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\Definition of gin
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : a colorless alcoholic beverage made from distilled or redistilled neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper berries and aromatics (such as anise and caraway seeds)
2a : gin rummy
b : the act of laying down a full hand of matched cards in gin rummy
gin
noun (2)\ ˈjin \
\Definition of gin (Entry 2 of 5)
gin
verb (1)\ ˈjin \
\ginned; ginning
Definition of gin (Entry 3 of 5)
gin
conjunction\ ˈgin \
\Definition of gin (Entry 4 of 5)
dialect
: if
gin
verb (2)\ ˈgin \
\gan\ ˈgan \; ginning
\; ginningDefinition of gin (Entry 5 of 5)
archaic
: begin
Other Words from gin
Noun (1)
ginny \ ˈjin-ē \ adjective
\ adjectiveVerb (1)
ginner noun
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gin
noun\ ˈjin \
\Kids Definition of gin
(Entry 1 of 3)
gin
verbginned; ginning
Kids Definition of gin (Entry 2 of 3)
: to separate seeds from cotton in a cotton gin
gin
nounKids Definition of gin (Entry 3 of 3)
: a strong alcoholic liquor flavored with juniper berries
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The first known use of gin was in the 13th century
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