eggnog
[ eg-nog ]
/ ˈɛgˌnɒg /
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noun
a drink made of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and, usually, rum or wine.
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eggnog
/ (ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ) /
noun
a drink that can be served hot or cold, made of eggs, milk, sugar, spice, and brandy, rum, or other spiritAlso called: egg flip
Word Origin for eggnog
C19: from egg 1 + nog 1
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