liquor

/ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/noun
Elementary
1

A liquid, a fluid.

2

A beverage, any drinkable liquid.

3

A liquid obtained by cooking meat or vegetables (or both).

4

A parsley sauce commonly served with traditional pies and mash.

5

Strong (high-ABV) alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation.

6

Any alcoholic beverage.

7

In process industry, a liquid in which a desired reaction takes place, e.g. pulping liquor is a mixture of chemicals and water which breaks wood into its components, thus facilitating the extraction of cellulose.

8

A liquid in which something has been steeped.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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