vermouth
English
/vəˈmuːθ/, /vɚˈmuθ/
noun
Definitions
- A dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.
- (US) An aperitif wine that matches the general description of (vermouth).
Etymology
Borrowed from French vermout derived from German Wermut (wormwood).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Wermut
Gloss
wormwood