Curacaos

/ˌkjʊrəˈsaʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of curacao; multiple bottles or servings of curacao liqueur, or referring collectively to various types of curacao drinks.

Etymology

Regular English plural formation of curacao. Since curacao became a countable commercial product, the plural naturally developed for discussing multiple bottles or varieties.

Kelly Says

The word travels directly from the Dutch Caribbean into English, showing how colonial trade left its mark on our liquor cabinet vocabulary. Compare this to 'wines' or 'whiskeys'—we easily pluralize drink names because they're products we trade and collect.

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