ouzo
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ouzo
1895–1900; < Modern Greek oûzo ( n ); etymology uncertain
Vocabulary lists containing ouzo
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A blaze near Plomari, the old ouzo town on the island’s south coast, was eating coastal homes while roughly 100 firefighters fought it, and a seaside resort emptied into the dark.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
One night he treated friends to shrimp, clams, fried potatoes and ouzo on the waterfront, upsetting elderly, likely famished, passersby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Maybe I’m naïve, but I don’t believe that most American wine consumers are stymied by memories of ouzo, an anise spirit that was often handed out liberally in shtick-heavy Greek restaurants after meals.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
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
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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