adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling or characteristic of alcohol. rare

   "This distilled dry gin is smooth and potent, without excess flavoring or alcoholy taste."

Example

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"This distilled dry gin is smooth and potent, without excess flavoring or alcoholy taste."

Etymology

From alcohol + -y.

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