Paloma

name, noun

name, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda.

    "Martini, Bellini, Negroni, Baileys, Kahlúa, sambuca Soju, paloma, mojito, gimlet, Frangelico, Guinness Tequila, Manhattan, a margarita, old-fashioned Dry vermouth and something I can't taste 'cause I'm so trashed"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name.

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"Martini, Bellini, Negroni, Baileys, Kahlúa, sambuca Soju, paloma, mojito, gimlet, Frangelico, Guinness Tequila, Manhattan, a margarita, old-fashioned Dry vermouth and something I can't taste 'cause I'm so trashed"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Spanish paloma (“dove”).

Etymology 2

From Spanish Paloma.

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