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clairin

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A strong Haitian spirit, similar to rum, made from cane sugar.

uncountable

Equivalents

Españolclerén
Françaisclairin

Examples

“The antidote prepared in the Valley of Léogane consisted solely of ammonia, clairin, and various aromatic solutions purchased at the local apothecary.”
“I open⟳ the door to my altar, spill⟳ a little kleren three times, talk⟳ with my spirits […].”
“The sunny days were filled with incident and his bottle was filled with klerin.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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