Bourbonic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the House of Bourbon. not-comparable

    "The upper part of the face is decidedly of a Bourbonic cast, while the mouth and lower part resemble the House of Hapsburg. I also observed, to my surprise, that many of his gestures were similar to those peculiar to the Bourbons."

  2. 2
    Containing bourbon, or having the flavour of bourbon. humorous, not-comparable, rare

    "We gagged on that particular brand of bourbonic plague."

  3. 3
    Having the Bourbons' obstinately conservative style of government. not-comparable

Example

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"The upper part of the face is decidedly of a Bourbonic cast, while the mouth and lower part resemble the House of Hapsburg. I also observed, to my surprise, that many of his gestures were similar to those peculiar to the Bourbons."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Bourbon + -ic.

Etymology 2

From bourbon + -ic.

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