GIN


Meaning of GIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' jin

Function: noun

Etymology: by shortening & alteration from geneva

Date: 1713

1 : a colorless alcoholic beverage made from distilled or redistilled neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper berries and aromatics (as anise and caraway seeds)

2 a : GIN RUMMY b : the act of laying down a full hand of matched cards in gin rummy

– gin · ny \ ' jin- ē \ adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.