spirituosity

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​os·​i·​ty

ˌspirə̇ch(ə)ˈwäsətē

plural -es

: the quality or state of being spirituous

spirituosity of wines and liquors

Word History

Etymology

from spirituous, after such pairs as English generous: generosity

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