spirituous

[ spir-i-choo-uh s ]
/ ˈspɪr ɪ tʃu əs /

adjective

containing, of the nature of, or pertaining to alcohol; alcoholic.
(of alcoholic beverages) distilled, rather than fermented.

Origin of spirituous

1590–1600; < Latin spīritu-, stem of spīritus spirit + -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for spirituous

spirituous
/ (ˈspɪrɪtjʊəs) /

adjective

characterized by or containing alcohol
(of a drink) being a spirit

Derived forms of spirituous

spirituosity (ˌspɪrɪtjʊˈɒsɪtɪ) or spirituousness, noun