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bitters
[ bit-erz ]
/ ˈbɪt ərz /
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noun (used with a plural verb)
a liquid, often an alcoholic liquor, in which bitter herbs or roots have steeped, used as a flavoring, especially in mixed drinks, or as a tonic.
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bitters
/ (ˈbɪtəz) /
pl n
bitter-tasting spirits of varying alcoholic content flavoured with plant extracts
a similar liquid containing a bitter-tasting substance, used as a tonic to stimulate the appetite or improve digestion
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