eggnog

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English

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A glass of eggnog.

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Etymology

American English c. 1775 (although drinks like it are attested far earlier, e.g. posset, of which a monastic Christmas recipe used eggs), from egg +‎ nog.

The second element is uncertain and long-debated; prominent claims include Norfolk dialect nog (strong ale), or a clipping of noggin (small, carved wooden mug used to serve alcohol) (q.v.). Other hypotheses include a variant of grog (rum-and-water cocktail), and descent from Old Norse (compare wassail).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/, /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/
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  • Rhymes: (UK) -ɒɡ

Noun

eggnog (countable and uncountable, plural eggnogs)

  1. A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy, or whisky; popular at Christmas.
    Synonyms: nog, egg flip, egg-hot

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