noun
Pernod
peh-uh-NOH
noun
1
A French anise-flavored aperitif, often mixed with water.
"He ordered a Pernod on ice before dinner."
How to Use Pernod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA licorice-flavored French drink, usually served diluted with water.
Word Forms
Pernods plural
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Etymology
Named after Henri-Louis Pernod, the Swiss distiller who founded the brand.