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单词 peat-reek
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Definition of peat-reek in English:

peat-reek

noun ˈpiːtriːk
Scottish
  • 1Informal. Highland whisky, especially that (illicitly) distilled over a peat fire and supposedly flavoured with peat-smoke.

  • 2The pungent smoke from a peat fire.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Caledonian Mercury. From peat + reek.

 
 

Definition of peat-reek in US English:

peat-reek

nounˈpiːtriːk
Scottish
  • 1Informal. Highland whisky, especially that (illicitly) distilled over a peat fire and supposedly flavoured with peat-smoke.

  • 2The pungent smoke from a peat fire.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Caledonian Mercury. From peat + reek.

 
 
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