Phrase guide

sloe gin

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈsləʊ ˌdʒɪn/
  • US: /ˈsloʊ ˌdʒɪn/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A dark red liqueur made from sloe berries.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

gin flavored with sloes (fruit of the blackthorn)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: gin

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Schlehenlikör — liqueur
  • Irish: biotáille airní — liqueur
  • Norman: dginne sus des preunelles — liqueur
  • Polish: jałowcówka — liqueur
  • Polish: tarniówka — liqueur