liquorous

1 of 2

adjective (1)

obsolete variant of lickerish

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obsolete : tempting to the appetite
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liquorous

2 of 2

adjective (2)

li·​quor·​ous
ˈlik(ə)rəs
1
: liquorish sense 2
a liquorous old man
a liquorous beverage
2
: that results from or resembles an intoxicated condition
liquorous speech
this rising state of liquorous ecstasyRichard Scowcroft

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

liquor entry 1 + -ous

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“Liquorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquorous. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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