liquere

Liquere is not a standard term in beverage nomenclature. In general reference works, it has no formal definition and is encountered mainly as a probable misspelling of liqueur or as a proper noun in marketing or fiction.

Etymology and usage: The form resembles related words such as liqueur (French) and liquore (Italian) or other Romance-language terms for flavored spirits. There is no established etymology for liquere as an independent term in major dictionaries. When used, it is typically an accidental variation rather than a distinct concept.

Common senses: As a misspelling, liquere is sometimes corrected to liqueur in recipes or product descriptions. As a proper noun, it may designate a fictional place, company, or brand name.

Relation to liqueur and spirits: Liqueurs are beverages produced by infusing or macerating base spirits with flavors and sugar. They differ from non-sweetened spirits and from fortified wines in sweetness and production methods.

See also: Liqueur, Liquor, Brand names.