Mackenzie

/məˈkɛn.zi/

UK: /məˈkɛn.ziː/

MƏKƐN · zi (2 syllables)

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Definition

A kind of cocktail made with gin and fruit juices.

Etymology

Spelling pronunciation of Scots MacKenȝie with the letter ⟨ȝ⟩ confused with ⟨z⟩. Ultimately from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, itself from mac (“son, descendant”) + Coinnich (“of Coinneach”).