gin

English

/dʒɪn/, /dʒɪn/, /ɡɪn/, /dʒɪn/, /ɡɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.
  • (uncountable) gin Gin rummy.
  • (poker) Drawing the best card or combination of cards.

Etymology

Derived from Dutch, Flemish genever (juniper) derived from Old French genevre derived from Latin iūniperus (juniper, juniper-tree).

Origin

Latin

iūniperus

Gloss

juniper, juniper-tree

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