VERMOUTH

vermouth

(noun) any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

vermouth (countable and uncountable, plural vermouths)

A dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.

Hyponym: Martini

(US standard of identity) An aperitif wine that matches the general description of vermouth.

Hyponyms

• sweet vermouth; dry vermouth, French (dated slang)

Source: Wiktionary



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