persico

noun

per·​si·​co
variants or less commonly persicot
ˈpərsəˌkō
plural -s
: a liqueur made from brandy or rectified spirit flavored with peach or apricot kernels, parsley, bitter almonds, and cloves

Word History

Etymology

French persicot, from Latin persicum peach

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“Persico.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persico. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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