louche
/luːʃ//luʃ/
verb
- 1
To make (an alcoholic beverage, e.g. absinthe or ouzo) cloudy by mixing it 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.”
adjective
- 1
Of questionable taste or morality; decadent.
- 2
Not reputable or decent.
- 3
Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish.
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