vermouth
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noun
an aromatized white wine in which herbs, roots, barks, bitters, and other flavorings have been steeped.
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vermouth (ˈvɜːməθ, vəˈmuːθ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any of several wines containing aromatic herbs and some other flavourings | |
| [C19: from French, from German Wermut | |
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Word Origin & History
vermouth
1806, from Fr. vermouth, from Ger. Wermuth "wormwood," from M.H.G. wermuot, from O.H.G. wermuota (see wormwood), name of the aromatic herb formerly used in the flavoring of the liqueur.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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vermouth
wine-based fortified drink flavoured with aromatic herbs. The name derives from the German Vermut, or "wormwood" (see ), a bitter herb and traditional ingredient of vermouth and absinthe. As many as 40 different herbs and flavourings may be used in vermouth, including juniper, cloves, quinine, orange peel, nutmeg, and coriander; the vermouths of various producers are flavoured according to closely guarded recipes.
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Example sentences
It's vermouth, of course, and generally it is not encouraged to speak up.
It combines acid phosphate with bourbon, dry vermouth, and claret syrup.
Add vermouth and red-pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
Add vermouth to drippings, stir about one minute and spoon over steaks and serve.
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