Louche Definition

lo͝osh
adjective
Morally loose or questionable.
Webster's New World
Slightly decadent in style or behavior.
Webster's New World

Not reputable or decent.

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verb

(intransitive, alcoholic beverages) To become cloudy when mixed with water, due to the presence of anethole. This is known as the ouzo effect.

Certain anise-flavored drinks have developed a mystique based on the exotic appearance of louching.
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Origin of Louche

  • French from Old French losche squint-eyed feminine of lois from Latin luscus blind in one eye

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French louche.

    From Wiktionary

Louche Sentence Examples

  • If you are in love with the louche, boho look of stars like Kate Hudson, Sienna Miller, and Sandra Bullock, then a Lucky Brand handbag should be one of your go-to accessories.

  • The rather louche carvings, turquoise and claret sheet roof and, of course, mirrors, add a special theatricality to the ambiance.

  • The best of Gainsbourg, in all his guises, from louche lounge lizard through to seedy hipster.

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Words Starting With

LLOLOU

Words Ending With

EHECHE

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Words Starting With L and Ending With E

Starts With L & Ends With EStarts With LO & Ends With EStarts With L & Ends With HE

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With L6 Letter Words Ending With E