bitters
Word-form referencesbitter
Noun
A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).
- Examples
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tonic water dashed with bitters
His desire for liquidation was expressed so heartily that I went with him to a café down the street where we had some vile vermouth and bitters.
Noun
alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots