Liqueur
/lɪˈkɜːr/noun
A strong alcoholic drink made from distilled spirits flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Did you know?The name 'liqueur' is derived from the Latin 'liquifacere', meaning 'to dissolve', hinting at the magical alchemical process of infusing flavors into spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
liquefacere
“to make liquid, to dissolve”
Old French
Old French
licueur
“a liquid or fluid, especially a medicinal drink”
14th Century
Old French
liqueur
“a drink that is liquid, often alcoholic and flavored”
18th Century
French
liqueur
“a sweetened spirit infused with flavors, often used in cocktails”
Modern English
English
liqueur
“a flavorful alcoholic beverage enjoyed as a digestif or in cocktails.”