"ABC store" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ABC stores [plural]
Etymology: By initialism from alcoholic beverage control + store. Head templates: {{en-noun}} ABC store (plural ABC stores)
  1. (US, regional) Synonym of liquor store. Wikidata QID: Q2632011 Tags: US, regional Synonyms: ABC, liquor store [synonym, synonym-of]

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Alternative forms

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