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 Definitions of spirituous  [ˈspɪr ɪ tʃu əs]  

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Definition of 'spirituous' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) spirituous
containing or of the nature of alcohol; alcoholic.

2.  spirituous
(of alcoholic beverages) distilled, rather than fermented.

Etymology:  (1590–1600; < L spīritu-, s. of spīritusspirit+ -ous)

Definition of 'spirituous' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) spirituous, spiritous
containing or of the nature of alcohol
"spiritous beverages"; "spirituous liquors"


Definition of 'spirituous' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) spirituous
having the quality of spirit; tenuous in substance, and having active powers or properties; ethereal; immaterial; spiritual; pure

2. (adj) spirituous
containing, or of the nature of, alcoholic (esp. distilled) spirit; consisting of refined spirit; alcoholic; ardent; as, spirituous liquors

3. (adj) spirituous
lively; gay; vivid; airy



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