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cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
a usually iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavoring ingredients
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
something resembling or suggesting such a drink as being a mixture of often diverse elements or ingredients
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
a mixture of agents usually in solution that is taken or used especially for medical treatment or diagnosis
cocktail
adjective(cock-tail)
of, relating to, or set aside for cocktails
cocktail
adjective(cock-tail)
designed for semiformal wear
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
a horse with its tail docked
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
a bell-shaped drinking glass usually having a foot and stem and holding about three ounces (90 milliliters)
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
a public room (as in a hotel, club, or restaurant) where cocktails and other drinks are served
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
a somewhat spicy sauce that consists typically of ketchup or tomato-based chili sauce mixed with horseradish and often lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot-pepper sauce and that is served especially as a condiment for cold seafood (such as shrimp or oysters)
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
coffee table
cocktail
noun(cock-tail)
a usually short dress that is suitable for formal occasions
cocktail
idiom(cock-tail)
a time when people drink cocktails (such as before dinner)

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