pirtu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
Senses
pirtu is used for these senses in English:
- rectified spirit An alcoholic spirit that has been purified to or close to the maximum concentration obtainable by using conventional distillation processes, i.e. about 96% by volume.
- spirit (usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.
spirit — full definition
- noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
- noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
- noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
- noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
- noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.