sambuca
An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally…An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future).
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future).
Sambuca
самбу́каsambúka
an Italian liqueur made with elderberries and flavored with licorice
(historical)An ancient form of triangular harp having a very sharp, shrill tone.
самби́каsambíka
(historical)An ancient type of ship-borne siege engine.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From Latin sambūca, from Ancient Greek σαμβύκη (sambúkē), ultimately from Aramaic סַבְּכFrom Latin sambūca, from Ancient Greek σαμβύκη (sambúkē), ultimately from Aramaic סַבְּכָא (sabbəḵā).
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Forms
plural: sambucas / sambucaeLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable