pastis

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According to the Fourth Edition of Food Lover's Companion, it is used to flavor drinks such as pastis, arrack, anisette, and Ouzo.

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  1. noun A French licorice-flavored liqueur, usually drunk as an apéritif.

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  • Not because I like pastis--can't stand the stuff--but because I like the idea of filling that jug with water and setting it on our table.We didn't find it today.
  • “Have you any pastis, Mr. Baron Pastis?” exclaimed the owner, wide-eyed. —  EQMM,June2007
  • The taste of the pastis was exactly what was needed for a day like that. —  Maigret's Revolver - Georges Simenon - 68
  • According to the Fourth Edition of Food Lover's Companion, it is used to flavor drinks such as pastis, arrack, anisette, and Ouzo. —  wacotrib - Latest News Headlines
  • Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: ABSOLUT Premium Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Scotches whiskies, —  Marketwire - Breaking News Releases
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  1. French, muddle, pastis, from Old Provençal pastitz, paste, pasty, from Vulgar Latin *pastīcium; see patisserie.
 

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