alcohol

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • (Medieval Latin) kohl, collyrium, stibium
  • (Medieval Latin) any other powder obtained from triturating a material
  • (Medieval Latin) distilled essence, spirit
  • (Medieval Latin) alcohol

Etymology

Borrowed from Andalusian Arabic اَلْكُحُول, كُحُول.

Origin

Andalusian Arabic

اَلْكُحُول, كُحُول

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