"dry martini" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dry martinis [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} dry martini (countable and uncountable, plural dry martinis)
  1. A cocktail made from gin or vodka mixed with a splash of vermouth. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Cocktails Synonyms: silver bullet, dry Martini

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