geneva
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• noun
A major global city situated in southwestern Switzerland at the southern tip of Lake Geneva, renowned as a worldwide center for diplomacy, banking, and the headquarters of numerous international organizations.
"The diplomats traveled to Geneva to negotiate a new international peace treaty."
A strong, distilled alcoholic beverage flavored with juniper berries, originating in the Netherlands; the traditional precursor to modern English gin.
"The historical recipe called for a measure of geneva rather than London dry gin."
Word Nuance & Usage
When capitalized (Geneva), it refers to the major Swiss city. When lowercase (geneva), it refers to a Dutch juniper-flavored spirit, though the spelling 'genever' is much more common today for the beverage.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The city name derives from Latin 'Genava', likely of Celtic origin meaning 'estuary' or 'bend'. The term for the spirit is an anglicized alteration of Dutch 'genever' (juniper), ultimately from Latin 'juniperus'.
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