rum

Meanings

• noun

  A distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or sugarcane juice.

  - "He enjoyed sipping on a glass of dark rum while watching the sunset."
  - "Rum is a popular ingredient in tropical cocktails like the Daiquiri and the Mai Tai."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹʌm/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹʌm/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

exceptional , pukka , top-notch , bizarre , queer , rummy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rum
tum , bum , jum , plum

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Variants

List of all variants of rum that leads to same result
rum , rums , rummer , rummest , bay rum , bay rums , bay-rum tree , bay-rum trees , Jamaica rum , Jamaica rums , rum-running , rum-runnings , rumrunner , rumrunners

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Etymology

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Rum is believed to have originated in the Caribbean in the 17th century. The word comes from the Spanish 'rumba' or 'rumbono,' meaning 'to grumble' or 'to murmur,' possibly referring to the noise made during the production process.

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Trivia

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1. Rum is the national drink of several Caribbean islands, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Barbados.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'rum' in English was in 1655.

3. Rum is often used as a base for various liqueurs and flavored spirits, such as rum raisin and coconut rum.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rum Distillation: The process of distilling rum involves fermenting sugarcane byproducts, distilling the resulting liquid, and aging it in oak barrels to develop its distinctive flavor.

2. Rum Cake: A traditional dessert made with rum and various ingredients such as raisins, coconut, and nuts.

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Culture

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Rum has played a significant role in various cultures, particularly in the Caribbean and Latin America. It is often associated with pirates and sailors due to its historical use as a preservative for food and water during long sea voyages. Rum is also used in various traditional celebrations and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "rum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tropical beach scene with a glass of dark rum in your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rum' with pirates and tropical drinks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rum Runner' to remember the word 'rum' - Rum is a Runner of Rum!

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