ouzo
UK[ˈuː.zəʊ]US[ˈuː.zoʊ]
n
a strong, clear alcoholic drink from greece, flavored with anise
Etymology
the word 'ouzo' is a direct borrowing from modern greek ούζο. its ultimate origin is uncertain but is popularly thought to derive from the italian phrase 'uso massalia' (for use in marseille), which was stamped on high-quality silkworm cocoons exported from thessaly in the 19th century. another theory suggests it comes from the turkish word 'üzüm', meaning 'grape', reflecting its base in grape distillate. regardless of its specific etymological path, the term entered english in the 20th century solely to denote the distinctive anise-flavored spirit of greece.
Analysis
this is a loanword from modern greek. it is not productively formed from separable morphemes in english.
Examples
we sat at the taverna, sipping ouzo and watching the sunset over the aegean sea.
ouzo turns a milky white when you add water or ice.
he brought back a bottle of ouzo as a souvenir from his trip to athens.