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metheglin

Pronunciation: /mɪˈθɛglɪn, ˈmɛθəglɪn/

Definition of metheglin

noun

[mass noun] historical
  • a spiced or medicated variety of mead, associated particularly with Wales.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Welsh meddyglyn, from meddyg 'medicinal' (from Latin medicus) + llyn 'liquor'

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