moonshine

Meanings

• noun

  Illegal distilled liquor, especially whiskey, made in the mountains of Appalachia and the South of the United States, traditionally produced in crude stills.

  - "Moonshine is a dangerous hobby and can lead to serious health problems."
  - "The hillbilly made a living selling moonshine to the city slickers."
  - "The still exploded during the moonshine production, causing a massive fire."

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Synonyms

bathtub gin , bootleg , coon-dick , coondick , corn liquor , hooch , mountain dew , white lightning , moonbeam

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moonshine
wineshin , dineshin , mimeshin

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Variants

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moonshine , moonshines

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Etymology

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Moonshine derives from the Old English word 'monan,' meaning 'moon,' and 'scinan,' meaning 'to shine.' The term was used to refer to illicit distilled spirits produced at night, under the light of the moon.

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Trivia

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1. Moonshine was a major source of revenue for many families in the Appalachian and Southern regions during prohibition.

2. Moonshine was often sold in 'mason jars' or other containers that could be easily hidden.

3. Moonshine was sometimes flavored with fruits or other ingredients to mask the taste of the crude distillation process.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moonshine still: A crude, homemade still used for the production of moonshine.

2. Moonshiner: A person who illegally produces and sells moonshine.

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Culture

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Moonshine has a rich cultural history in the United States, particularly in the Appalachian and Southern regions. It has been the subject of numerous songs, stories, and folklore. Moonshine was traditionally produced in rural areas, often in remote mountainous regions, using crude stills and traditional methods. It was often sold illegally, leading to a romanticized and sometimes dangerous image.

How to Memorize "moonshine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, moonlit night in the mountains, with a hidden still producing moonshine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term moonshine with illicit, dangerous, and romanticized images.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that moonshine is a type of illegal, homemade whiskey, produced under the light of the moon.

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