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Liquor has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

"The bartender served us a shot of clear liquor, which was distinct from the beer because it had been distilled."

2

a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process

"waste liquors"

3

the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked

"The chef strained off the rich liquor from the pot of braised short ribs to use as a base for his sauce."

4

A liquid, a fluid.

"The heavy rain turned the dry riverbed into a thick liquor of mud and water."

Verb
1

To drink liquor, usually to excess.

"After work, he decided to go home and get drunk on a bottle of whiskey."

In plain English: To liquor means to become agitated, excited, or confused because of something shocking or surprising.

"The strong rain began to liquor his muddy boots into a thick paste."

Example Sentences
"The strong rain began to liquor his muddy boots into a thick paste." verb
"The old barrels began to liquor when exposed to the heat of the sun." verb
"He tried to liquor up the spirits before the long journey home." verb
"Do not let the wine liquor in this warm room or it will spoil quickly." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
alcohol liquid broth
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
aqua vitae aquavit arrack bitters brandy gin ouzo rum schnapps mescal tequila vodka whiskey firewater lacing

Origin

The word "liquor" comes from the Middle English licour, which was borrowed from Anglo-Norman and ultimately derived from Latin liquor. In its original form, it referred to a fluid or liquid state before entering modern usage with broader meanings related to alcoholic beverages.

Rhyming Words
fluor owuor cruor languor sestuor tin liquor calcofluor antiliquor pot liquor gas liquor red liquor call liquor well liquor hard liquor iron liquor corn liquor free liquor malt liquor drink liquor white liquor
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