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Webster 1913 Edition

Eggnog

Eggˊnog′

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Noun.
A drink consisting of eggs beaten up with sugar, milk, and (usually) wine or spirits.

Definition 2024

eggnog

eggnog

See also: egg nog

English

A glass of eggnog.

Noun

eggnog ‎(plural eggnogs)

  1. A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy or whisky; popular at Christmas.

Synonyms

  • egg-flip

Translations

Etymology

From egg +‎ nog. The second element may be nog ‎(“strong ale”) or a shortened form of noggin ‎(“small, carved wooden mug used to serve alcohol”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/, /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/

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