Suze
(suːz, ‖ syz)
[See quot. 1961.]
The proprietary name of a yellow, gentian-based aperitif; also, a drink or glassful of this.
| 1950 D. Ames Corpse Diplomatique iii. 22 It..enables one to have another drink... I thought a Suze and a Cinzano? 1961 Trade Marks Jrnl. 5 Apr. 483 Suze... Aperitif wines having a gentian base. Distellerie de la Suze.., 11, Avenue de Général Leclerc, Maisons-Alfort (Seine), France. 1964 L. Deighton Funeral in Berlin xxii. 124, I poured two Suzes into my face. 1974 N. Freeling Dressing of Diamond 72 He'd like a big Suze with lots of ice. |