English edit

Etymology edit

spirit +‎ -ous?

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

spiritous (comparative more spiritous, superlative most spiritous)

  1. spirituous
  2. high-spirited
  3. of the nature of spirit
  4. pure; ardent
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