ouzo
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ouzo
1895–1900; < Modern Greek oûzo ( n ); etymology uncertain
Vocabulary lists containing ouzo
Example Sentences
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An island once known for its unspoiled beaches and local ouzo was now something closer to a holding center.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022
The better-known anise-flavored spirit from Greece is ouzo, but the even more aromatic tsipouro, made from a grape-based neutral alcohol, is often flavored with aniseed, and is just as popular in the Greek Islands.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2022
It’s a movie and a fun and festive one that ought to be enjoyed with a glass of ouzo and a toast.
From Golf Digest • Jul. 13, 2017
Those meatballs — fork-tender, fragrant, unforgettable — may force you to rethink your relationship with ouzo.
From Washington Post • May 25, 2017
Whisk the rest of the oil into any liquid remaining in the onion bowl, along with the ouzo, if using, then use this to dress the salad, along with most of the oregano.
From The Guardian • Jul. 3, 2014
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