Meaning of beno | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. An alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented sap of palm trees, originating from the Philippines.
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Examples

“In cases of continuous intoxication it results in dysentery, fevers, insanity, and drinking beno is the cause of many deaths.”

“I had some beno in my canteen and I took a few nips to steady me.”

“Lounging around village shops watching the girls and drinking beno, a potent alcoholic beverage, helped some of the soldiers overcome their boredom.”

“He must have been drinking beno for he took a header, and as he went over the boat dipped considerably and of course soaked part of us.”

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