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vermouth|ˈvɜːmuːt, ˈvɜːmuːθ, ˈvɜːməθ|
Also vermuth.
[a. F. vermout (vɛrmut), ad. G. wermuth wormwood, wermod.]
a. An alcoholic cordial or liqueur consisting of white wine flavoured with wormwood or other aromatic herbs and taken in order to stimulate the appetite. Also attrib.
1806J. Pinkerton Recollect. Paris II. xv. 208 A decanter of Jamaica rum, Wormwood wine, or that of Vermouth. 1837Lytton E. Maltrav. vii. i, Thinking that you soften the hearts of your friends by soups à la bisque, and Vermuth wine at a guinea a bottle! 1870Pall Mall G. 5 Nov. 12 Absinthe and vermouth began to be sold in them. 1884J. Colborne Hicks Pasha 83 There is one Italian firm importing good vermouth.
b. A glass or drink of this.
1899J. Conrad in Blackw. Mag. Feb. 201/1 As we sat over our vermuths he glorified the Company's business. 1903‘Marjoribanks’ Fluff-Hunters 151 He felt discomfited, and ordered a Vermouth to gain time for reflection.
c. vermouth-cassis: see cassis. |