alcohol
|al/co/hol|
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/ˈælkəˌhɔl/
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/ˈælkəhɒl/
intoxicating liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcohol' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-kuḥl,' where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'kuḥl' meant 'kohl' or 'antimony powder.'
Historical Evolution
'al-kuḥl' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alcohol,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alcohol.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'powdered antimony used as eyeliner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intoxicating liquid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
The alcohol content in the beverage is 5%.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42