noun
pastis
pas-TEES
noun
1
An anise-flavoured French liqueur, usually served with water.
"He ordered a pastis and watched the sun set over the harbour."
How to Use Pastis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French aniseed spirit that turns cloudy when mixed with water, often drunk as an aperitif.
Common pairings
a glass of pastis
pastis and water
Word Forms
pastises plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French pastis, the same word used for the drink.