Definitions
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- noun An alcoholic drink taken as an appetizer before a meal.
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- noun An
alcoholic drink served before ameal as anappetiser .
Etymologies
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[French, from Old French aperitif, purgative, from Medieval Latin aperitīvus, from Late Latin apertīvus, from Latin apertus, past participle of aperīre, to open; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]
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From French apéritif.
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littleheartt commented on the word apéritif
I abhor alcohol but love this word, I don't know why.
March 30, 2009
gulyasrobi commented on the word apéritif
Daffynition: A set of dentures. (a-pair-of-teeth)
June 16, 2012