ˌäˌperəˈtēf, -rēˈ-; äˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, əˈ- noun
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Etymology: French apéritif aperitif, aperient, from Middle French aperitif, adjective, aperient, from Medieval Latin aperitivus, irregular from Latin aperire to open + -ivus -ive — more at aperture
1. : appetizer ; especially : an alcoholic drink (as a cocktail or glass of appetizer wine) often taken before a meal
2. also aperitif wine : an appetizer wine that is chiefly of French or Italian origin, flavored with herbs and other substances, and used as an appetizer or cocktail ingredient