liqueur
Definition
1.- A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol. Cordials are a type of liqueur manufactured using the infusion process as opposed to the essence and distillation processes. 2.- To flavor or treat (wine) with a liqueur. 3.- To top up bottles of sparkling wine with a sugar solution.
Pronunciation
/lɪˈkjɔː/
Explanation
3.- Every champagne has to be liqueured after its disgorgement, to replace the inevitable loss.
Details
- Category: Food and related words
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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