apéritif

Definitions of apéritif
  1. noun
    alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
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    type of:
    alcool, boisson alchoolisée, boissons alcoolisées, spiritueux
    a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
  2. noun
    food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
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    types:
    hors d'oeuvre
    a dish served as an appetizer before the main meal
    cocktail de fruit
    a mixture of sliced or diced fruits
    blanquette de porc
    small frankfurters wrapped in biscuit dough and baked
    type of:
    plat
    part of a meal served at one time
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