liqueur

[li-kur, -kyoor, lee-kœr]

noun

1. any of a class of alcoholic liquors, usually strong, sweet, and highly flavored, as Chartreuse or curaçao, generally served after dinner; cordial.

liqueur

/ lɪˈkjʊə, likœr /

noun

1. 1. any of several highly flavoured sweetened spirits such as kirsch or cointreau, intended to be drunk after a meal

   2. ( as modifier )

      liqueur glass

2. a small hollow chocolate sweet containing liqueur

Word History and Origins

Origin of liqueur¹

From French, dating back to 1735–45; liquor

Word History and Origins

Origin of liqueur¹

C18: from French; see _liquor

Example Sentences

The U.K. company behind Johnnie Walker whisky, Guinness beer and Baileys Irish Cream liqueur said Monday that Lewis would take over the position from interim CEO Nik Jhangiani on Jan. 1.

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Back in December, alcohol importer Raza Zaidi in San Francisco placed an order for a pallet of gins, liqueurs and bitters from a Mexican spirits producer.

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Whole eggs, pumpkin, maple syrup, liqueur…It’s in there!

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The process of flambeing the liqueur eliminates the sharpness of the alcohol and leaves behind a nicely caramelized flavor, but you can omit this step entirely, if you so choose.

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Stir in liqueur, vanilla, apples, and pecans until well combined.

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