liqueur

noun lee-KER Rare

Origin: From Latin 'liquor' (liquid).

Usage Note

liqueur in French refers specifically to a sweetened, flavoured spirit (such as Cointreau or Chartreuse), not to spirits in general. Un verre de liqueur is a small glass served after a meal. Do not confuse with liqueur used loosely in English — French alcool or spiritueux covers the broader category.

Examples

"Il sert une liqueur de poire à la fin du repas."

Natural Translation

He serves a pear liqueur at the end of the meal.

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