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Liquor

/ˈlɪk.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A distilled alcoholic beverage.

    "He ordered a glass of whiskey, a type of liquor known for its rich flavor."
  2. 2

    Any liquid substance, especially one that is used for a specific purpose.

    "The chemist prepared a liquor for the experiment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'liquor' originates from the Latin 'liquorem', meaning 'fluid' or 'liquid', which evolved in Middle English to refer specifically to distilled alcoholic beverages. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various types of alcoholic drinks.

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