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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kur-meez]
- /ælˈkɜr miz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-kur-meez]
- /ælˈkɜr miz/
Definitions of alkermes word
- noun alkermes a Mediterranean liqueur made from brandy flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and other spices, and colored red with kermes or cochineal. 1
- noun alkermes The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female Kermes ilicis and Kermes vermilio), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects. 1
- noun alkermes A red Italian alcoholic liqueur. 0
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Origin of alkermes
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Spanish < Arabic al the + qirmiz kermes
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Parts of speech for Alkermes
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alkermes popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- alkermes liquor where to buy?
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