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ouzo

/ˈuːzəʊ/

Meanings
noun
An anise-flavoured aperitif, originating in Greece.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, Maria relaxed on her porch, sipping ouzo and enjoying the cool evening breeze. "
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Illustration aperitif

aperitif noun

/ˌæpərɪˈtiːf/ /əˌpɛrəˈtiːf/

An alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser.

"Before dinner, we enjoyed a light aperitif of sparkling wine and olives. "

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evening noun

/ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/

The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.

"The evening air was cool as Sarah walked home from school. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration anise

anise noun

/əˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ /æˈnis/

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

"The baker added a pinch of anise to the cookies, giving them a subtle licorice flavor. "

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originating verb

/əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The rumor is originating from a misunderstanding in the office. "

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relaxing verb

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ /riˈlæksɪŋ/

To calm down.

"After a long day at work, taking a warm bath is very relaxing. "

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serving verb

/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).

"The restaurant is serving delicious pasta tonight. "

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flavoured verb

/ˈfleɪvərd/ /ˈfleɪvəd/

To add flavoring to something.

"Here are a few options, aiming for simplicity and clarity: * She flavoured the water with lemon. * He flavoured his coffee with vanilla syrup. * My mom flavoured the chicken with herbs and spices. "

Illustration enjoying

enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration breeze

breeze noun

/bɹiːz/

A light, gentle wind.

"The breeze rustled the papers on her desk."

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relaxed verb

/ɹɪˈlækst/

To calm down.

"After a long day at work, I relaxed by taking a hot bath. "

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sipping verb

/ˈsɪpɪŋ/

To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

"The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."