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spirituosity

noun
spir·i·tu·os·i·ty | \ ˌspirə̇ch(ə)ˈwäsətē \
plural -es

Definition of spirituosity 

: the quality or state of being spirituous spirituosity of wines and liquors

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History and Etymology for spirituosity

from spirituous, after such pairs as English generous: generosity

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