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liquor

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkə/

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Definition of liquor

noun

[mass noun]

1alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits.

2a liquid produced or used in a process, in particular:
liquid in which something has been steeped or cooked.
liquid which drains from food during cooking.
the liquid from which a substance has been crystallized or extracted.
water used in brewing.

verb

[with object]

1dress (leather) with grease or oil.

2steep (something, especially malt) in water.

Phrasal Verbs

be/get liquored up: North American informal be or get drunk: he got liquored up again on Friday

Origin:

Middle English (denoting liquid or something to drink): from Old French lic(o)ur, from Latin liquor; related to liquare 'liquefy', liquere 'be fluid'

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