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(spir′i c̸ho̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

of, like, or containing alcohol: said esp. of distilled as opposed to fermented beverages

Origin: < L spiritus, spirit + -ous

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spirituosity noun

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adjective

Having the nature of or containing alcohol; alcoholic.
Distilled. Used of an alcoholic beverage.

Related Forms:

spirˌi·tu·osˈi·ty (-ŏsˈĭ-tē), spirˈi·tu·ous·ness (-əs-nĭs) noun

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