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