gin
/d͡ʒɪn/
gin
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Definition
A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.
Etymology
Abbreviation of geneva, alteration of Dutch genever (“juniper”) from Old French genevre (modern French genièvre), from Vulgar Latin ziniperus, from Latin iūniperus (“juniper”). Hence gin rummy (first attested 1941).
Example Sentences
- "Johnny Chan held jack-nine, and hit gin when a queen-ten-eight board was dealt out."
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