Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/xiˈneβɾa/

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Translation

gin

Word origin

From Dutch jenever ('juniper'), the berry used to flavour the spirit, from Latin iuniperus ('juniper').

Origin
Dutch
Root
jenever
English cognates
juniper, genever

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralginebras

Examples

tónica.

He had a gin and tonic.

enebro.

Gin is made with juniper.

¿ ron?

Do you prefer gin or rum?

.

I bought a bottle of gin for the party.

sabor .

This gin has a very smooth taste.

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This word is part of lesson 68.