| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| PRONUNCIATION: | l |
| NOUN: | 1. A fermented alcoholic beverage containing malt and hops, similar to but heavier than beer. 2. A serving of this beverage. | | ETYMOLOGY: | Middle English, from Old English ealu, alu. See alu- in Appendix I.
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