gin

Meanings

• noun

  An alcoholic beverage made from juniper berries by distillation.

  - "He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar."
  - "She enjoyed the botanical flavors in her gin."

• verb, transitive

  To add gin to a drink.

  - "Mix gin with tonic water and a squeeze of lime."
  - "The bartender asked if I wanted him to gin my martini."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lubra

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gin
gin and jam , begin , win , thin

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Variants

List of all variants of gin that leads to same result
gin , ginnier , ginniest , ginny , gins , gin up , ginned , ginned up , ginner , ginners , ginning , ginning up , gins up , gan , gin mill , gin mills , gin rummies , gin rummy , bathtub gin , bathtub gins , cotton gin , cotton gins

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used as a remedy for various ailments due to its medicinal properties, gin is derived from the Dutch word 'jenever', meaning 'juniper'.

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Trivia

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1. Gin was originally consumed as a medicinal tonic.

2. The first recorded use of gin in England was in 1689.

3. The Gin Fizz cocktail was first created in New Orleans in the 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. juniper berries: The primary botanical ingredient in gin, juniper berries contribute a distinctive piney and woody flavor.

2. botanical gin: A type of gin that uses a variety of botanicals in addition to juniper berries to create complex flavors.

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Culture

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Gin has a rich cultural history, originating in the Netherlands in the late 16th century. It gained popularity in the British colonies due to its use as a preventative and treatment for malaria. Gin is now widely consumed worldwide, particularly in cocktails such as the Martini, Negroni, and Gin and Tonic.

How to Memorize "gin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and color of a juniper berry to remember the name 'gin'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gin' with the British colonies and malaria prevention to remember its historical significance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the 'G' in 'gin' with 'juniper' to help remember the key ingredient.

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