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liquor

UK /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/US /ˈlɪk.ɚ/

noun 8
verb 3
forms 3
phrases 3

noun8

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(US, Australia) a strong drink with much more alcohol in it than beer or wine
- Here the proprietor has had the good sense of holding on to the good old fashion of giving his customers their moneyworth of good wines and liquors. — 1879
Any alcoholic beverage.
A liquid obtained by cooking meat or vegetables (or both).
A liquid in which something has been steeped.
In process industry, a liquid in which a desired reaction takes place, e.g. pulping liquor is a mixture of chemicals and water which breaks wood into its components, thus facilitating the extraction of cellulose.
(UK) A parsley sauce commonly served with traditional pies and mash.
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(no longer used) A liquid, a fluid.
- Thus Water also, or any other Liquor, included in a convenient vessel, by being warmed, manifestly expands it self with a very great violence […] — 1665
(no longer used) A beverage, any drinkable liquid.

verb3

To drink liquor, usually to excess.
To cause someone to drink liquor, usually to excess.
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(no longer used) To grease.
- Liquor fishermen's boots. — 1597

forms

liquored · liquoring · liquors

Phrases with liquor

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