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aperitif definition

aperi·tif (ə per′ə tēf′, ä′-, ap′ər ə-; Fr ȧ pā rē tēf′)

noun

  1. an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite
  2. any of certain wines flavored with herbs and other substances, used as a cocktail ingredient or drunk before meals

Etymology: Fr apéritif < L apertus: see aperture

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