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bourbon

/ˈbɜː.bən/

/ˈbɝː.bən/

bourbonnoun

bourbons

Translations

He poured himself a glass of bourbon.

Он налил себе стакан бурбона.

Definitions

A type of American whiskey, a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn.

He poured himself a glass of bourbon to enjoy by the fireplace.

A member of the European royal family that ruled France from 1589 to 1792 and again from 1814 to 1830.

The Bourbon dynasty played a significant role in European history.

Synonyms

distilled drink

bourbonproper noun

Definitions

The House of Bourbon, a European royal dynasty that ruled France and other territories during various periods between the 16th and 19th centuries.

The Bourbons were restored to the French throne after Napoleon's fall.

bourbonadjective

/ˈbɜː.bən/

/ˈbɝː.bən/

Used attributively to describe items related to bourbon whiskey or the Bourbon dynasty; rarely gradable.

Definitions

Made from, containing, or flavored with bourbon whiskey.

She prepared a rich bourbon sauce to accompany the dessert.

Relating to the Bourbon dynasty of French monarchs.

The gallery features portraits of Bourbon kings.

(U.S., historical) Politically reactionary or extremely conservative.

Bourbon Democrats opposed most progressive reforms of the era.

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