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whiskey

|whis-key|

/ˈwɪski/

distilled spirit

Etymology

Etymology Information

'whiskey' originates from the Irish word 'uisce beatha', where 'uisce' meant 'water' and 'beatha' meant 'life'.

Historical Evolution

'uisce beatha' transformed into the English word 'whiskey' through the process of anglicization.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'water of life', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a distilled alcoholic beverage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash, typically aged in wooden casks.

He poured himself a glass of whiskey.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a letter in the NATO phonetic alphabet representing the letter 'W'.

The pilot used 'whiskey' to communicate the letter 'W'.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 11:31