martini

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Translingual [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Named in a pseudo-Latin manner for any of several naturalists named Martin.

Adjective [edit]

martini

  1. Martin (attributive); used in taxonomic names for organisms having English names of the form "Martin's ..."

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English [edit]

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A classic martini

Alternative forms [edit]

Etymology [edit]

See Martini.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (US) IPA: /ˌmɑrˈtiːni/

Noun [edit]

martini (plural martinis)

  1. a cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth
    • Will you join us at six o’clock for martinis?
    • My boss is out on another of his three-martini lunches.
  2. (sometimes proscribed) any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.
    • I love, love, love the chocolate martinis at Trendy Bar!

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Finnish [edit]

Noun [edit]

martini

  1. martini

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Italian [edit]

Noun [edit]

martini m

  1. Plural form of martino