quinine water

quinine water

noun
carbonated water containing lemon, lime, sweetener, and quinine, often used as a mixer.
Also called tonic, tonic water.


Origin:
1950–55

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quinine water

noun
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine [syn: tonic
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