Pastis: meaning, definitions and examples

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pastis

 

[ pรฆsหˆtiห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

alcoholic beverage

Pastis is an anise-flavored spirit and apรฉritif, produced in France. It is typically diluted with water before consumption, which causes it to turn a milky white color. Pastis is usually enjoyed as a refreshing drink, particularly in warm weather.

Synonyms

absinthe, anise liqueur

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a pastis to sip on the terrace.
  • The bartender recommended a pastis with a splash of water.
  • After a long day, nothing beats a cold pastis.
  • She loves to enjoy her pastis while watching the sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "pastis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pastis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pastis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pastis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pastis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pastis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์Šคํ‹ฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุณุชูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pastis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทดๆ–ฏ่’‚ๆ–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pastis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pastis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐัั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastis

Etymology

The term 'pastis' originates from the Provenรงal word 'pastis', which means 'dough' or 'mix'. This refers to the mixing of various herbs and spices to create the distinct flavor of the drink. The beverage became popular in the southern regions of France in the 19th century as a substitute for absinthe, especially after absinthe was banned in France in 1915. The production of pastis grew significantly in the early 20th century, with brands like Ricard and Pernod becoming synonymous with the drink. Pastis is often served in a glass with cold water, and the traditional preparation involves adding a few parts water to one part pastis, which results in a unique transformation of the beverage's appearance and flavor.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,969, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.