apéritif
[ ah-pehr-uh-TEEF; ay-pehr-ee-TEEF ]
A French term referring to a light alchoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. Popular apéritifs include
CHAMPAGNE,
LILLET and
SHERRY.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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