alcohol

English

/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/, /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/, /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
  • (colloquial) Ethanol.
  • (uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
  • (obsolete) Any very fine powder.

Etymology

Borrowed from French alcohol borrowed from Spanish, Castilian alcohol derived from Arabic كحل, اَلْكُحْل (kohl).

Origin

Arabic

كحل, اَلْكُحْل

Gloss

kohl

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