spir·it·u·ous

[spir-i-choo-uhs]
adjective
1.
containing, of the nature of, or pertaining to alcohol; alcoholic.
2.
(of alcoholic beverages) distilled, rather than fermented.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin spīritu-, stem of spīritus spirit + -ous

spir·it·u·ous·ly, adverb
spir·it·u·ous·ness, noun
non·spir·it·u·ous, adjective
non·spir·it·u·ous·ness, noun
un·spir·it·u·ous, adjective
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spirituous (ˈspɪrɪtjʊəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  characterized by or containing alcohol
2.  (of a drink) being a spirit
 
spirituosity
 
n
 
'spirituousness
 
n

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Example sentences
Spirituous liquor bottles in use with a remote dispensing system must be in a
  locked storage area.
As an opiate, or spirituous liquors, shall suspend the operation of grief-Burke.
The spirituous beverage tasting must be limited to, and directed toward, the
  general public of the age of legal consumption.
The spirituous liquor is sold only in the original unbroken package, to be
  consumed off the premises.
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