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Ouzo: meaning, definitions and examples

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ouzo

 

[ หˆuหzoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beverage

Ouzo is a traditional Greek anise-flavored aperitif that is commonly consumed in Greece and Cyprus. It is made from distilling fermented grapes and is flavored with anise, which gives it a distinct licorice taste. Ouzo is typically served chilled or over ice and is often accompanied by meze, a selection of small dishes. It is an integral part of Greek culture and is enjoyed during social gatherings and celebrations.

Synonyms

Greek aperitif, anise liqueur, spirit

Examples of usage

  • We enjoyed a glass of ouzo with our meze.
  • The ouzo flowed freely during the Greek festival.
  • After dinner, they offered us ouzo as a digestif.

Translations

Translations of the word "ouzo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคœเคผเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะทะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใƒผใ‚พ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนŒไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะทะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฃแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ouzo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ouzo

Word origin

The word 'ouzo' is thought to have originated from the Turkish word 'รผzรผm', which means 'grape', reflecting its wine distillation background. Ouzo has a long history, dating back to the 14th century when monks on the Greek island of Lesbos began producing this anise-flavored spirit. It became increasingly popular in the 19th century, particularly after the establishment of Greece as an independent state. The production of ouzo is now regulated by the Greek government, and it must contain at least 20% alcohol by volume and be flavored predominantly with anise. The spirit is deeply rooted in the social fabric of Greek life, often served in small glasses as part of a ritual of hospitality, embodying various cultural traditions and customs. Its popularity has spread beyond Greece, making it a beloved beverage in many countries with Greek communities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,332, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.