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pastis Definition

pas·tis (pas tēs)

noun

a French liqueur flavored with licorice and aniseed

Etymology: Fr < ?

pastis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enjoy: He said as much to everyone in the cafe as they enjoyed an evening pastis, and endured their ridicule at this preposterous idea.

Modifies a noun

  • flow: The Eden Bar - busy local bar, pastis flows freely but don't expect a word of English.

Noun used with modifier

  • dash: Millionaire No. 2 6cl rye whiskey 1.5cl triple sec/Cointreau dash pastis 1 teaspoon eggwhite powder Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.

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