Associations to the word «Spiritous»

Wiktionary

SPIRITOUS, adjective. Spirituous
SPIRITOUS, adjective. High-spirited

Dictionary definition

SPIRITOUS, adjective. Containing or of the nature of alcohol; "spiritous beverages"; "spirituous liquors".

Wise words

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