liqueur

noun, verb — 3 senses

liqueur

noun

US /lɪˈkɝ/ · /lɪˈkjɔː(ɹ)/

Etymology Unadapted borrowing from French liqueur. Doublet of liquor.

1

A flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

Derived terms: cassis liqueur, cream liqueur, liqueur wine
Related terms: liquid, liquidate, liquidation, liquidator, liquidity, liquidizer, liquor, cordial, ratafia

liqueur

verb

Etymology Unadapted borrowing from French liqueur. Doublet of liquor.

1

to flavor or treat (wine) with a liqueur

2

to top up bottles of sparkling wine with a sugar solution

Every champagne has to be liqueured after its disgorgement, to replace the inevitable loss.

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