Geneva
[dʒi'ni:və]
Definition
(noun.) gin made in the Netherlands.
(noun.) a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations.
Editor: Nicolas--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The chief city of Switzerland.
(n.) A strongly alcoholic liquor, flavored with juniper berries; -- made in Holland; Holland gin; Hollands.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Gin.
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Definition
n. a spirit distilled from grain and flavoured with juniper-berries also called Hollands.—n. Genevette′ a wine made from wild fruits flavoured with juniper-berries.
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Examples
- He talked of Geneva, which I should soon visit--of Elizabeth, and Ernest; but these words only drew deep groans from me. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- You had mentioned Geneva as the name of your native town; and towards this place I resolved to proceed. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Henry Clerval was the son of a merchant of Geneva, an intimate friend of my father. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- By degrees the calm and heavenly scene restored me, and I continued my journey towards Geneva. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- I passed the summer of 1816 in the environs of Geneva. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- But my toils now drew near a close and, two months from this time, I reached the environs of Geneva. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- After remaining a week at Dijon, until thirty of our number deserted the vacant ranks of life, we continued our way towards Geneva. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I started up, and resolved to return to Geneva with all possible speed. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- When I quitted Geneva, my first labour was to gain some clue by which I might trace the steps of my fiendish enemy. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- My father pleased himself with the reflection, that my union with Elizabeth should take place immediately on my return to Geneva. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- I hailed the darkness that shut Ireland from my sight, and my pulse beat with a feverish joy, when I reflected that I should soon see Geneva. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Geneva, May 18th. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- It was vintage time in the valleys on the Swiss side of the Pass of the Great Saint Bernard, and along the banks of the Lake of Geneva. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- I arrived at Geneva. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Your favourite schoolfellow, Louis Manoir, has suffered several misfortunes since the departure of Clerval from Geneva. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
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