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punch3

Pronunciation: /pʌn(t)ʃ/
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Definition of punch

noun

[mass noun]
  • a drink made from wine or spirits mixed with water, fruit juices, spices, etc., and typically served hot: we sat drinking our rum punch

Origin:

mid 17th century: apparently from Sanskrit pañca 'five, five kinds of' (because the drink had five ingredients)

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