spiritueux — meaning in English

English meaning

• liquor noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink, such as whisky, vodka, or gin.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
• spirits noun Strong distilled alcoholic drinks, such as whisky, vodka, or rum.

Senses

spiritueux is used for these senses in English:

• liquor (chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) Strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation; more broadly, any alcoholic drink.
• spirit (usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.
• spirits (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand) Distilled alcoholic beverages.

spirit — full definition

1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
5. noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.

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