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genever

Pronunciation: /dʒɪˈniːvə/
(also literary geneva)
Definition of genever

noun

[mass noun]
  • Dutch gin: visit a bar to sample the famous Dutch genever [as modifier]:a genever aperitif

Origin:

early 18th century: from Dutch, from Old French genevre, from an alteration of Latin juniperus (gin being flavoured with juniper berries). The variant spelling is due to association with Geneva

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