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louche

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1. (intransitive, alcoholic beverages) To become cloudy when mixed with water, due to the presence of anethole. This is known as the ouzo effect.

   Certain anise-flavored drinks have developed a mystique based on the exotic appearance of louching.

louche f. (plural louches)

1. (in a liquid) cloudiness due to a suspension of fine particles

louche (comparative more louche, superlative most louche)

1. of questionable taste or morality; decadent
   • 2012, ""Upstairs Downstairs hosts the Kennedys and Wallis Simpson (these days, in British culture, the archetypal louche American)."" (The other half lives, The Economist, February 25th)
2. not reputable or decent
   • 1888, ""The aunt will refuse; she will think the whole proceeding very louche!"" (The Aspern Papers, Henry James)

Definizione dizionario louche

Altri significati:

not reputable or decent

(intransitive, alcoholic beverages) To become cloudy when mixed with water, due to the presence of anethole. This is known as the ouzo effect.

of questionable taste or morality; decadent