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poteen

Pronunciation: /pɒˈtiːn/

(also potheen)
Definition of poteen

noun

[mass noun] chiefly Irish
  • alcohol made illicitly, typically from potatoes.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Irish (fuisce) poitín 'little pot (of whiskey)', diminutive of pota 'pot'

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