framboise

Definition

Raspberry liqueur.

Etymology

Borrowed from French framboise (“raspberry”). Doublet of bramberry and frambesia.

Example Sentences

• "The krieks and framboises are fine accompaniments to salads or main dishes made with fruits."
• "Ruthe poured another round of coffee, this time with a shot glass of the framboise Dina made from their raspberry patch every fall."
• "Drizzle in (down the sides of the glass, for optimum streaky lines) some framboise (or creme d'cassis, if that's what you have, or some other dark, sticky, red liqueur)."