ouzo
Ouzo (noun) means a clear, anise-flavoured Greek liqueur, usually drunk as an aperitif. Example: “They ordered a bottle of ouzo to share before dinner.”
How to use ouzo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong, licorice-tasting Greek spirit, often served with water or ice as a starter drink.
Word forms
ouzos plural
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Etymology
From Greek ούζο (oúzo); the origin is debated, with theories linking it to a Turkish word for grape and to an Italian export stamp reading "for use in Marseille."
Frequently asked questions
What does “ouzo” mean?
The word “ouzo” means a clear, anise-flavoured Greek liqueur, usually drunk as an aperitif. In plain terms, a strong, licorice-tasting Greek spirit, often served with water or ice as a starter drink.
How do you pronounce “ouzo”?
“Ouzo” is pronounced OO-zoh (/ˈuzoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ouzo” in a sentence?
Here is “ouzo” used in a sentence: “They ordered a bottle of ouzo to share before dinner.”
What part of speech is “ouzo”?
“Ouzo” is a noun.
Where does the word “ouzo” come from?
The word “ouzo” comes from Italian. From Greek ούζο (oúzo); the origin is debated, with theories linking it to a Turkish word for grape and to an Italian export stamp reading "for use in Marseille.".
How many meanings does “ouzo” have?
“Ouzo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a clear, anise-flavoured Greek liqueur, usually drunk as an aperitif.
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