Strega
[ strey-guh ]
/ ˈstreɪ gə /
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a brand of spicy, orange-flavored liqueur made in Italy.
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How to use Strega in a sentence
The waiter rattled off a list, beginning with Strega and ending with cherry brandy.
Aaron's Rod|D. H. LawrenceThe stuff proved, to my surprise, to be orthodox Strega, likewise a rarity nowadays.
Alone|Norman DouglasIt is a real shame--what is happening to Strega at this moment.
Alone|Norman DouglasPerhaps if you come back the strega would continue walking; she seems to have had no exercise since you were here.
Up and Down|Edward Frederic Benson