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SPIRITUOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Containing or of the nature of alcohol

Example:

spirituous liquors

Synonyms:

spiritous; spirituous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

alcoholic (characteristic of or containing alcohol)

Derivation:

spirits (an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented)

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