sambuca
English
/samˈbʊkə/, /sæmˈbukə/, /samˈbjuːkə/, /sæmˈb(j)ukə/
noun
Definitions
- An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future).
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian sambuca derived from Latin sambūcus (elder tree, elder).
Origin
Latin
sambūcus
Gloss
elder tree, elder