spiritus frumenti

[ spir-i-tuhs froo-men-tahy, -tee ]

noun

1. whiskey.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiritus frumenti¹

From New Latin spīritus frūmentī literally, “the spirit (or life) of grain”

Example Sentences

He had not been sparing of the spiritus frumenti that went with other medical supplies in the ambulance.

From Project Gutenberg

"Yes, sir," said Jenks, coming behind a strong odour of spiritus frumenti.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• alcohol
• drink
• liquor
• spirits