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shochu

Pronunciation: /ˈʃəʊtʃuː/

Definition of shochu

noun

[mass noun]

a rough Japanese spirit distilled from any of various ingredients, including sake dregs.

Origin:

from Japanese shōchū

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Definition of shochu in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

Shoah
shoal ¹
shoal ²
shoat
shochet
shochu
shock ¹
shock ²
shock ³
shock absorber
shock brigade

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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