Roman punch

American  

noun

British.

1. a lemon-water ice flavored with rum or other alcoholic beverage.

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Etymology

Origin of Roman punch

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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Roman punch

Roman punch is always eaten with a spoon.

From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.

He used one of these web-perfecting talkers—the kind that can be fed with raw Roman punch, and that will turn out punctuated talk in links, like varnished sausages.

From Remarks by Nye, Bill

For instance, there are no Maltese cats in Malta, no Venetian blinds in Venice, no Roman punch in Rome.

From In Pastures New by Ade, George

The best of these is the Roman punch, which, coming after the heavy roasts, prepares the palate and stomach for the canvas- back ducks or other game.

From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.

She felt the need of refreshments, if only a Roman punch.

From I Spy by Lincoln, Natalie Sumner