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Definition of feni

feni

/ˈfɛni/
fe · ni
Plural:fenis
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• noun

1

A traditional distilled alcoholic beverage produced exclusively in the state of Goa, India, typically made from the fermented juice of cashew apples or from coconut sap.

Example

"While exploring the coastal villages of Goa, we were offered a local cashew feni mixed with lime and soda."

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• Nearby Words

fence lizard
fender
fenestraria
feni
feni river
fennec fox
fennel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from the Konkani word 'pheni', meaning 'froth' or 'foam', which refers to the light bubbles that form when the liquor is poured into a glass or shaken in a bottle.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feni. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feni
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