poteen

po·teen

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [puh-teen, -cheen, -theen, poh-]
- /pəˈtin, -ˈtʃin, -ˈθin, poʊ-/
- /pɒ.ˈtiːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-teen, -cheen, -theen, poh-]
- /pəˈtin, -ˈtʃin, -ˈθin, poʊ-/

Definitions of poteen word

noun poteen the first distillation of a fermented mash in the making of whiskey. 1
noun poteen illicitly distilled whiskey. 1
noun poteen (in Ireland) illicit spirit, often distilled from potatoes 0
noun poteen in Ireland, illicitly distilled whiskey 0

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Origin of poteen

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < Irish poitín literally, small pot, diminutive of pota pot1

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Parts of speech for Poteen

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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poteen popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for poteen

noun poteen

bourbon — Bourbon is a type of whisky that is made mainly in America.
bourbons — a member of a French royal family that ruled in France 1589–1792, Spain 1700–1931, and Naples 1735–1806, 1815–60.
corn — Corn is used to refer to crops such as wheat and barley. It can also be used to refer to the seeds from these plants.
distiller — an apparatus for distilling, as a condenser; still.
distillery — a place or establishment where distilling, especially the distilling of liquors, is done.

All 11 Synonyms of poteen