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Pernod

American

[pair-noh, per-naw] / pɛərˈnoʊ, pɛrˈnɔ /

Trademark.

a brand of green, aromatic anise- and licorice-flavored liqueur, originally from France.

Pernod British

/ ˈpɛənəʊ, pɛrno /

noun

an aniseed-flavoured apéritif from France

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French spirits company Pernod Ricard was considering buying the company, but ended its efforts in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A deal could still materialize, even if not with Pernod Ricard.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The interest comes as Brown-Forman has been in deal talks with another competitor, French spirits-maker Pernod Ricard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Brown-Forman stock, which has been in free-fall since late 2020, jumped after news of the Pernod talks and has held steady in the weeks since.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The reader will guess that I have named Pernod, Picon and Cusenier.

From Egypt (La Mort de Philae) by Baines, William Peter

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