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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of bitter form-of, plural
2. 2
   A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).
3. 3
   alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of bitter form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

brewginspiritswhiskey

Example

More examples

"He has tasted the bitters and sweets of life."

Related phrases

Angostura bittersSwedish bittersmixed drink

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