uísque
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Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from English whisky, from Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha and Irish uisce beatha (“water of life”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
uísque m (plural uísques)
- (uncountable) whiskey (a type of alcoholic drink)
- a bottle of whisky
Usage notes[edit]
The form is now uncommon in Portugal, with the unadapted form and spelling, whisky, being the most used.
Derived terms[edit]
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- pt:Alcoholic beverages