Ouzo Definition
Other Word Forms of Ouzo
Noun
Origin of Ouzo
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From Greek ούζο (oúzo), either from Turkish üzüm (“grape") or from the Italian uso Massalia (for use in Marseille) stamped on selected silkworm cocoons exported from Tyrnavos in the 19th century, standing for "superior quality". Other: from the ancient greek word όζω - οσμή (ózo - osmí = smell) because of the strong smell of the drink.
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Modern Greek
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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