liqueur
[ li-kur or, esp. British, -kyoo r; French lee-kœr ]
/ lɪˈkɜr or, esp. British, -ˈkyʊər; French liˈkœr /
noun
any of a class of alcoholic liquors, usually strong, sweet, and highly flavored, as Chartreuse or curaçao, generally served after dinner; cordial.
Origin of liqueur
From French, dating back to 1735–45; see origin at
liquor
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH liqueur
liqueur liquorWords nearby liqueur
Example sentences from the Web for liqueur
British Dictionary definitions for liqueur
liqueur
/ (lɪˈkjʊə, French likœr) /
noun
- any of several highly flavoured sweetened spirits such as kirsch or cointreau, intended to be drunk after a meal
- (as modifier)liqueur glass
a small hollow chocolate sweet containing liqueur
Word Origin for liqueur
C18: from French; see
liquor