Alcoholic
/ˌæl.kəˈhɒ.lɪk/noun
Relating to or characterized by the consumption of alcohol.
Did you know?The term 'alcohol' originally stems from Arabic, where it referred to a fine powder used in alchemy, hinting at its transformative and intoxicating properties.
Etymological Timeline
Arabic
Arabic
al-kuḥl
“The kohl powder used for eyeliner, symbolizing refinement and transformation.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
alcohol
“Refined substance, particularly in the context of distillation.”
15th Century
Middle English
alcohole
“A term for the pure spirit obtained through distillation.”
17th Century
Modern English
alcohol
“The essence or spirit of a substance, particularly in the context of intoxicating drinks.”
19th Century
Modern English
alcoholic
“Describing someone affected by or addicted to alcohol.”