alcohol
Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
Other meanings
Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
Any very fine powder.
Word history
From Arabic "كحل" (اَلْكُحْل).
Where this comes from
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