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- [eg-nog]
- /ˈɛgˌnɒg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [eg-nog]
- /ˈɛgˌnɒg/
Definitions of eggnog word
- noun eggnog a drink made of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and, usually, rum or wine. 1
- noun eggnog A drink made from a mixture of beaten eggs, cream, and flavorings, often with alcohol. 1
- noun eggnog frothy drink of milk, eggs and alcohol 1
- uncountable noun eggnog Eggnog is a drink made from egg, milk, sugar, spices, and alcohol such as rum or brandy. 0
- noun eggnog a drink that can be served hot or cold, made of eggs, milk, sugar, spice, and brandy, rum, or other spirit 0
- noun eggnog a thick drink made of beaten eggs, milk, sugar, and nutmeg, often containing whiskey, rum, wine, etc. 0
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Origin of eggnog
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1765-75; egg1 + nog1
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Parts of speech for Eggnog
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eggnog popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
eggnog usage trend in Literature
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