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How do you spell Liqueur?

Correct spelling

liqueur

Remember the French -eur ending: liquEUR is the sweet drink, liquOR is general spirits

Why is liqueur spelled this way?

From French liqueur, liquid. LI-QUEUR. Not 'liquer' or 'liquor' (that is a different word meaning distilled spirits generally). The -eur ending is French. Liqueur is sweet and flavored; liquor is the broad category.

Common misspellings of liqueur

liquerliquorliqeuerliqueure

Example

She sipped the orange liqueur while enjoying her dessert.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell liqueur?+
The correct spelling is "liqueur". Remember the French -eur ending: liquEUR is the sweet drink, liquOR is general spirits
Is it liquer or liqueur?+
The correct spelling is "liqueur", not "liquer".

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