APERITIF


Meaning of APERITIF in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˌper-ə-ˈtēf, a-; ˌä-pər-(ə-)ˈtēf ]

noun

Etymology: French apéritif aperient, aperitif, from Middle French aperitif, adjective, aperient, from Medieval Latin aperitivus, irregular from Latin aperire

Date: 1894

: an alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an appetizer

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