Alcoholic

/ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ adjective

Definition

containing alcohol; relating to or suffering from alcoholism

Etymology

from Arabic 'al-kuhl', originally meaning 'fine powder', later extended to refined spirits

Kelly Says

The Arabic origin referred to any fine powder, but alchemists used it for refined substances - alcohol was the ultimate refinement!

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