MOONSHINING

Etymology

Noun

moonshining (uncountable)

(informal, US) Illicit production and distribution of liquor.

Source: Wiktionary


Moon"shin`ing, n.

Definition: Illicit distilling. [Slang or Colloq., U. S.]

MOONSHINE

Moon"shine`, n.

1. The light of the moon.

2. Hence, show without substance or reality.

3. A month. [R.] Shak.

4. A preparation of eggs for food. [Obs.]

Moon"shine`, a.

Definition: Moonlight. [R.] Clarendon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

30 April 2025

SCOMBROID

(noun) important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.

coffee icon