Meaning of Bourbonic | Babel Free
Definitions
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Of or relating to the House of Bourbon. not-comparable
- Containing bourbon, or having the flavour of bourbon.
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Having the Bourbons' obstinately conservative style of government. not-comparable
Examples
“The upper part of the face⟳ is decidedly of a Bourbonic cast⟳, while the mouth and lower part resemble⟳ the House of Hapsburg. I also observed, to my surprise⟳, that many of his gestures were similar to those peculiar to the Bourbons.”
“We gagged on that particular brand of bourbonic plague.”
“[…] a glance⟳ at the lable would serve⟳ to apprise you that it is NEITHER whisky NOR whiskey. Bourbonic peaches! Bourbon does have⟳ a definite maize flavor […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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