liq·uor  (lĭk'ər) 
n. An alcoholic beverage made by distillation rather than by fermentation. A rich broth resulting from the prolonged cooking of meat or vegetables, especially greens. Also called pot liquor. An aqueous solution of a nonvolatile substance. A solution, emulsion, or suspension for industrial use.
tr.v.
liq·uored, liq·uor·ing, liq·uors
To steep (malt, for example). Slang To make drunk with alcoholic liquor. Often used with up: was all liquored up.
[Middle English licour, a liquid, from Old French, from Latin liquor, from liquēre, to be liquid.] |
