eggnog

[ eg-nog ]

noun
  1. a drink made of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and, usually, rum or wine.

Origin of eggnog

1
An Americanism dating back to 1765–75; egg1 + nog1

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eggnog

/ (ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ) /


noun
  1. a drink that can be served hot or cold, made of eggs, milk, sugar, spice, and brandy, rum, or other spirit: Also called: egg flip

Origin of eggnog

1
C19: from egg 1 + nog 1

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